Pick your platform
Choose Windows 64-bit or macOS for Apple silicon. Intel Macs and Linux aren’t supported by the current builds.
Small companions for your desktop
A little company.
A lot of character.
Your desktop could use a little life. Meet pixel-sized companions that hang out, get into trouble, and make the everyday more fun.
Made for your desktop. Happy to stay out of the way.
Good stuff
Make a little progress
Take a proper break
Share a slice with Dante
He insists this one is important.Got a job for me?
Say hello to Dante
A little preview. The real one lives on your desktop.A companion, with opinions
Let him roam, follow your cursor, or stay close.
Little moments, big personality
Pizza breaks, terrible jokes, and the occasional guitar solo.
Work time is work time
Set a focus timer. He’ll hold the fort while you get things done.
The collection
Meet your next distraction.
One mini to start.
Plenty of room for new friends.
On the horizon
Coming laterThe desktop has room for more.
New minis will join the collection here. Different personalities, the same tiny footprint on your day.
Make yourself at home
A few clicks.
A new desk mate.
No account to create. Pick your build, unpack it, and say hello.
Keep your mini up to date
Open the app’s menu and choose Check for updates. Your mini checks this site for its latest release.
Install or unpack
Run the Windows installer, or use Extract All for the portable ZIP and open START DANTE.cmd. On macOS, unzip and move Dante Desktop Companion to Applications.
Let him settle in
Right-click Dante for his menu. Choose his mood, change his size, or offer a snack. Ctrl + Shift + M opens settings.
A note about macOS builds
The macOS download isn’t notarized by Apple. macOS may block the first launch. Only open it if you trust this project; review the app in System Settings → Privacy & Security.
Does Dante interact with my windows?
On Windows, Dante can use visible window tops as ledges. On macOS, he explores the desktop edges. His dialogue is built into the app, and his cursor interactions run locally.