Polymath Zero

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Console setup

After your access request is approved, you'll receive a link to the Zero console. This guide walks through first-time setup.

The console is in development. Some steps below describe planned behavior and may not yet be active.

Your access email

When your request is approved, you'll receive an email containing:

  • Your access link (single-use, expires in 48 hours)
  • Your application ID — keep this for support requests
  • A summary of the plan you selected

First login

Click the access link in the email. You'll be prompted to set a password and confirm your email address. After confirmation, you land on the console dashboard.

Plan confirmation

The console shows the plan from your access request. Review the session limits and pricing, then confirm or contact support to change before activating. Once confirmed, your billing period starts.

Download Zero

From the console dashboard, click Download Zero. Two builds are available:

  • Apple Silicon — M1, M2, M3, M4 Macs
  • Intel — older macOS hardware

After downloading, open the .dmg, drag Zero to Applications, and launch from there. macOS may prompt you to allow the app on first open — click Open in the system dialog.

First workspace

On first launch, Zero shows a workspace picker. Click Open workspace and navigate to your project directory (the root that contains your .git folder). Zero reads the git history and repo structure on open — this may take a moment for large repos.

License activation

On first launch, Zero contacts the console to activate your license using the credentials from your access email. This requires an internet connection. After activation, Zero works offline — subsequent launches do not require connectivity.

If activation fails, verify your system clock is accurate (token-based activation is time-sensitive) and retry. Contact if the issue persists.