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title: Cradle dev builds are open for testing
date: 2026-06-18
cover: /blog/covers/hello-cradle.svg
tags: Announcement
author: Cradle Team
description: After roughly two months of development, the first public dev build of Cradle Desktop is available. Here's what we're testing and where the current edges are.
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> 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 way of working, 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.

## Current status

The focus right now is reliability and usability — there are no particularly flashy features yet. Current support is centered around Codex-based workflows. Claude Code support is available, but some workflows may still exhibit compatibility issues.

Known limitations:

1. Application size is currently larger than desired
2. Packaging and distribution are still being optimized
3. Apple Developer ID signing is not yet available
4. 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.
