Halo Setup and First Run
1. What installation actually gives you​
Halo supports downloadable builds for:
- macOS,
- Windows,
- Linux,
- Android,
- and source builds for deeper development.
The README's promise is intentionally simple: install, enter an API key, and start working.
2. Download vs source build​
| Path | Best when |
|---|---|
| downloadable app | You want the fastest real product experience |
| source build | You want to inspect, modify, or extend the workstation |
For most evaluations, the download path is the right starting point.
3. What a successful first run looks like​
A good first Halo session should prove:
- one model provider works,
- the desktop workstation opens correctly,
- one practical task completes,
- artifacts appear where expected,
- you understand the difference between conversation mode and digital-human mode.
4. Why not to start with full automation​
Halo is powerful because it can schedule autonomous work and control browser actions. But those are day-two capabilities. Day one should focus on one clear interactive workflow first.
5. Practical evaluation order​
- install the app,
- connect one provider,
- test one normal assistant task,
- inspect one browser action,
- only then try a scheduled digital human.