Gen8 Bridge

Connects Gen8 to your computer: agents can work with your local files and apps, and the Bridge keeps track of your time.

Version 0.11.0Windows · macOS · Linux

Windows

Installer. Updates itself.

Windows installerGen8 Bridge Setup 0.11.0.exe
110 MB Download

macOS

Disk image. Check for updates in the app shows newer versions.

Apple Silicon (M1 and later)Gen8 Bridge-0.11.0-arm64.dmg
124 MB Download
IntelGen8 Bridge-0.11.0.dmg
130 MB Download

Linux

AppImage. Updates itself.

AppImageGen8 Bridge-0.11.0.AppImage
132 MB Download

Linux (Debian, Ubuntu)

Package. Updates through apt, not in the app.

Debian packagebridge_0.11.0_amd64.deb
91 MB Download

Opening it the first time

The Bridge isn't code-signed by Apple or Microsoft yet, so your computer warns you once. This is what you'll see, and how to get past it.

On a MacmacOS stops the Bridge the first time you open it from Applications.

“Gen8 Bridge” Not Opened

Apple could not verify “Gen8 Bridge” is free of malware that may harm your Mac or compromise your privacy.

Move to Trash

Done

You'll see this window. Choose Done, not Move to Trash.
‹ ›Privacy & Security

Security

Allow applications fromApp Store & Known Developers

“Gen8 Bridge” was blocked to protect your Mac.Open Anyway

Apple could not verify “Gen8 Bridge” is free of malware that may harm your Mac or compromise your privacy.

Open System Settings › Privacy & Security and scroll down to Security. Next to the Gen8 Bridge line, choose Open Anyway.
Open “Gen8 Bridge”?

Open Anyway

Cancel

Confirm with Open Anyway and your password or Touch ID. After that it opens normally.

On WindowsMicrosoft Defender SmartScreen stops the installer the first time.

Windows protected your PC

Microsoft Defender SmartScreen prevented an unrecognized app from starting. Running this app might put your PC at risk.

More info

Don't run

When you run the installer you may see this. Choose More info.
Windows protected your PC

App: Gen8 Bridge Setup.exe
Publisher: Unknown publisher

Run anywayDon't run

Then choose Run anyway. The installer runs, and later updates install without asking.

On LinuxAn AppImage needs permission to run once.

Make it executable (file properties › Allow executing file as program, or chmod +x "Gen8 Bridge-"*.AppImage), then open it. The Debian package installs with your package manager.