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Desktop App

macOS native app with enhanced security and performance.


Install

  1. Download from querylab.io/download
  2. Open .dmg, drag to Applications
  3. Launch from Spotlight (Cmd+Space)

Requirements: macOS 10.15+, 200 MB disk space


Desktop vs Web

FeatureDesktopWeb
Credential storagemacOS Keychain (encrypted)localStorage
Survives cache clearYesNo
StartupFaster (preloaded)Standard
NotificationsNative dock badgesBrowser only
CLI integrationClaude Code, Gemini CLINo

Authentication

Google OAuth: Sign in with Google → tokens stored in Keychain

ADC (developers): Uses gcloud auth application-default login


CLI Integration

Use AI coding assistants with the desktop app. See CLI Integration.


Troubleshooting

Reset credentials: Help → Reset Auth State (Cmd+Shift+R)

View logs: Help → View Logs