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AI-powered scientific discovery and collaboration for researchers, teams, and conferences.

  • Linux — recommended for your device

    Supported versions

    Ubuntu 22.04+, Fedora 39+, Debian 12+

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One workspace for exploring research, knowledge, and scientific insights.

The Axy desktop app asking 'Hi, what would you like to explore?' over an empty knowledge graph canvas.

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FAQ

Download & Setup FAQs

Quick answers to help you install Axy and start exploring research with confidence.

  • Which computers can run Axy?

    Axy runs on macOS 13 Ventura or later (separate Apple Silicon and Intel builds), Windows 10 build 19045 or later (64-bit), and Linux on Ubuntu 22.04+, Fedora 39+ or Debian 12+ (64-bit, as an AppImage). The installer is roughly 100 to 130 MB. Axy needs an internet connection, because your graphs live on Axy's servers rather than on your disk. The download page detects your system and offers the right build first. The other builds are one click away.

  • My computer warned me the first time I opened Axy. Is that normal?

    On macOS, no warning is expected. Axy is signed and notarised with Apple, so it opens like any other app.

    On Windows, yes, for now. Windows shows "Windows protected your PC" because our Windows build is not yet code-signed. Click "More info", then "Run anyway". If your institution manages your machine, IT may need to allow the installer. We are working on signing. Even once the build is signed, Windows may keep warning for a while until enough people have downloaded the app.

    On Linux, make the AppImage executable and run it. A checksum for verifying the download is coming to the download page .

  • How do I sign in? Do I need an account before I download?

    No account is needed first. Open Axy and click Login. Your browser opens so you can create an account or sign in, then returns you to the app. If it is your first time and nobody has invited you, Axy asks you to name your organisation, which is the home for your graphs and the people you work with. If you were invited, accept the invitation and you join that organisation instead.

  • How does Axy update? Do I need to download it again?

    On macOS and Linux, Axy checks for a new version each time it starts and downloads it in the background. When it is ready you see "Relaunch to update", and nothing restarts until you choose to. On Windows, automatic updates are not available until our Windows build is signed. Until then, download the latest version from the download page and install it over the old one. The download link on this site always points at the newest release.

  • Does Axy work offline?

    No. Your graphs are stored on Axy's servers so that everyone in your organisation works on the same graph, and every read and write goes through them. You can install Axy offline, but you need to be online to sign in and use it.

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