Frequently asked questions.
Supported tools, permissions and plans. Find an answer and get back to your work.
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Can I monitor Claude and Codex together?
Yes. Sessions from different supported tools appear in the same Island, each with its own name, source and status. Pro shows them together; Free shows one session card at a time.
Which AI tools work with it?
Claude Cowork, recent Claude desktop chats and supported Codex app sessions. Coding integrations include Claude Code, Codex CLI, Gemini CLI, Cursor, Copilot, OpenCode, Cline, Qwen Code, Kimi Code CLI and more.
Available actions vary by tool. Find all connections in Settings. Codex support does not include regular ChatGPT chats.
Do I need a MacBook with a notch?
No. It works with or without a notch, including on external displays. Choose a display in Settings. You’ll need macOS 14 or later.
How do I get started?
Open Cowork Island and follow its permission prompts. You can manage connected tools in Settings. Jump may need Accessibility or Automation permission to select a window or tab.
Can I approve requests and answer questions?
Yes, for supported Claude Code requests. Allow or deny an action, or answer a multiple-choice question in the Island. Other tools may take you back to the app to respond.
Where does Jump take me?
Back to the app or terminal for that session. Supported connections can select its window, tab or pane. Jump doesn’t answer or approve requests. Jump from “Needs you” requires Pro.
Does marking a session Done stop the agent?
No. Done is a mark in your Island list. It doesn’t delete, close or stop the session. A running agent keeps working, and you can remove the mark at any time.
What stays visible in Focus?
Focus shows Working and Priority sessions by default. You can also include Pending in Settings. Requests in “Needs you” stay visible.
Is Free just a trial?
No. Free keeps working with one session card at a time. You can also try Pro for 7 days from the app, without payment details. When the trial ends, the app returns to Free.
What changes with Pro?
Pro shows all your sessions and adds Jump from “Needs you”, detailed usage meters, completion sounds and more mascot options. Compare the plans on the homepage.
What data does Cowork Island use?
It reads local session activity, including status, names and, where available, recent messages. Licensing uses an online service.
Optional webhooks and remote connections can send session data to destinations you choose. Your AI tools have their own privacy policies.
I denied Automation for my terminal app. How do I turn it back on?
If you denied Automation for your terminal app, re-enable it in System Settings > Privacy & Security > Automation.
How do I verify the download?
Cowork Island is signed with an Apple Developer ID and notarized by Apple, so macOS checks it when you first open it. To verify the file yourself, compare its SHA-256 with the one published here.
Cowork Island 1.1 (build 143) · CoworkIsland-1.1-b143.dmg
SHA-256 cef497e6de31763805de5d9993db847dc8bd5b7692d1c5b016e1ad805ba0287c
In Terminal: shasum -a 256 ~/Downloads/CoworkIsland-1.1-b143.dmg
Where is the community, and how do I report a bug?
The issue tracker and the discussions are public on GitHub. Report a bug or ask a question there, or write to support@coworkisland.com.