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version: dev-20260618.1
date: 2026-06-18
title: First Public Dev Build
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> Internal dev testing is now open.

_**After roughly two months of development, the first public dev build of Cradle Desktop is available for testing.**_

Cradle is an AI-native desktop client focused on providing a stable, practical environment for agent-driven workflows. Rather than introducing an entirely new workflow, the goal is to integrate naturally into the workflows people already use every day.

This release marks the beginning of broader testing. The application has not yet gone through large-scale validation, so bugs, edge cases, and rough edges should be expected. Feedback is highly encouraged.

## What We Are Testing

If there are aspects of Codex that feel particularly effective, or areas where Claude Code provides a better experience, we would love to hear about them. Cradle is still early in its development and many product decisions remain open.

## cc-switch Integration

The cc-switch plugin is enabled by default and bundled with the application.

Users who already use cc-switch should see their configured providers immediately after launching Cradle. However, model lists are not automatically refreshed on startup.

To load models for a provider, open Settings and manually select the provider once. This triggers a backend refresh and retrieves the latest model list.

While not ideal, this behavior is currently intentional to avoid generating a large number of /model requests automatically during application startup.

## Current Status

Cradle is still an early-stage project.

There are no particularly flashy features yet, and the focus remains on reliability, usability, and creating a solid foundation for future development.

Current support is centered around Codex-based workflows. Claude Code support is available, but some workflows may still exhibit compatibility issues.

HiJarvis, my personal agent runtime, will continue evolving alongside Cradle and is expected to become the default runtime experience in the future.

## Known Limitations

1. Application size is currently larger than desired
1. Packaging and distribution are still being optimized
1. Apple Developer ID signing is not yet available
1. Automatic update mechanisms are still under investigation

Thank you to everyone willing to spend time testing an unfinished product. Every bug report, workflow discussion, and piece of feedback helps shape where Cradle goes next.
