Desko Get early access
FAQ

Questions and answers.

General

What is Desko?
A desktop app that gives your web apps a real desktop: workspaces per project, windows that snap, accounts you sign in to once, cloud storage per workspace, and the same setup on every computer.
Is it a browser?
It is built on the same engine as Chrome, but it organizes your apps the way a desktop does: windows, workspaces and accounts instead of a row of tabs. It also has a built-in browser for everything else.
Which systems does it run on?
Windows 10 and 11 first. macOS comes later.
How much does it cost?
It is free during the beta. If paid plans come later, we will say so clearly before anything changes, and the curated packs are never for sale.
Which apps can I add?
Anything that runs in a browser. Pick from the catalog, where every tool is explained, or paste any address.
Is my data safe?
Site sign-ins are encrypted on your computer and never leave it. App lock guards them. Files go straight between your computer and your own storage. Read the privacy page for every detail.
Can I delete my account?
Yes, from Settings. Your data on our server is deleted, and you can wipe this computer too.

Workspaces

How many workspaces can I have?
As many as you need during the beta.
Can two workspaces use the same app?
Yes. Each workspace can open it with its own account, so work and personal stay apart.

Windows and layouts

Can I use the keyboard?
Yes. Windows snap with keyboard shortcuts too, and Ctrl+F finds text inside any app.
Does it work on more than one monitor?
Desko runs in one window on the monitor you choose, and F11 makes it full screen there.

Accounts

Does Desko store my passwords?
No. It keeps the sessions sites give you after you sign in, encrypted on your computer. Passwords stay with you or your password manager.
Do sign-ins move to my other computers?
No, they never leave the computer. On a new computer you sign in once per account and every app follows.

Cloud storage

Do my files pass through Desko’s server?
No. Files go straight between your computer and your storage provider, and the access tokens stay on your computer.
What happens to deleted files?
They go to the provider’s own trash, so you can get them back there.

Tool links and Assistant

Do links need AI?
No. Links map fields from one tool to another directly. They cost nothing to run and can be checked before they run.
Who pays for the AI?
You use your own key from Anthropic, OpenAI or Google, so you pay them directly. Desko adds nothing on top.
Can I use these tools from Claude Desktop or Cursor?
Yes. Desko offers one connector for AI apps on your computer, such as Claude Desktop, Cursor and VS Code.

Same desktop everywhere

Do I need an account to use Desko?
No. Desko works fully on one computer without an account. You need one only to sync.
Can the server read my desktop?
The server stores your synced documents and passes them on; its software never reads what is inside. Site sign-ins never sync at all.

Workspace Library

What does a template never include?
Your accounts, sign-ins, files, page addresses and internal ids. Only names and settings you can see.
Can I remove a template later?
Yes. Update it or take it down whenever you like.

Browser and everyday tools

Is it safe to browse in Desko?
Tabs run in the same sandbox as app windows, and certificate errors are never bypassed.

Something else? Write to [email protected].