Hawkwatch on Web Browser
Runs in any modern browser — nothing to install, works the same on any machine you log in from.
Setup on Web Browser
Download the installer
Download the latest Hawkwatch installer from the GitHub Releases page (https://github.com/bensblueprints/hawkwatch-mvp/releases) — or build it yourself from the MIT source.
Install
Run the installer — one click, no terminal, no account to create.
Run it locally
Hawkwatch runs 100% on your machine — no account, no telemetry, and it keeps working with the Wi-Fi off.
What works offline: everything. Hawkwatch is a desktop app — once it's installed, no feature needs a connection to us.
Hawkwatch on Web Browser — honest answers
Is it really free on GitHub?
Yes — MIT source at github.com/bensblueprints/hawkwatch-mvp, always. The $89 buys the packaged installer, 1-click setup and updates instead of npm and a terminal.
Do I need a server?
No. Desktop mode runs everything in an Electron window. For 24/7 monitoring while your PC sleeps, a $5 VPS with the included Docker setup is the better home — Distill's cloud does have the always-on part built in, to be fair.