Aleph01 / ARCHITECTURE
One desktop application. Distinct runtime boundaries.
The model handles inference. Aleph supplies the environment in which an agent can use context and capabilities, produce artifacts, and work inside a specialized surface.
ComponentResponsibilityBoundary
01Desktop shellApplication lifecycle, shared navigation, native boundary and packaged resources.On device
02Local servicesSessions, workspace state, connectors, artifacts and capability dispatch.On device
03Model and agent layerModel inference, agent context, tool access and workflow coordination.Local or connected
04Execution and browserIsolated code execution and mediated access to web capabilities.Separate trust boundaries
05Work surfacesThe Workshop and six domain workspaces share the Aleph application frame.On device
The macOS application uses a Tauri shell and packaged local services. Exact capabilities vary by build. Architecture details →