Agent Island / faq
Frequently asked questions
Current product scope, platforms, privacy, usage boundaries, licensing, and installation routes.
What does Agent Island do?
Agent Island is a free, open-source status companion for Claude Code and Codex. It monitors local session state, shows when a run needs you, and provides provider-scoped usage surfaces.
Which coding agents does Agent Island support?
Claude Code and Codex. Agent Island does not claim broad multi-provider coverage. See the integration scope.
Which operating systems are supported?
macOS 13 or later and Windows 10 or 11. Live local session state and your-turn alerts are the verified shared scope; usage pages state their own platform limits.
Is Agent Island free and open source?
Yes. Agent Island is free and released under the MIT license.
Does Agent Island require an account?
No Agent Island account is required.
Does Agent Island upload transcript content?
Agent Island processes local transcript and provider-state records on the device and does not upload transcript content to an Agent Island service. The product does not include Agent Island telemetry. Website analytics are separate, optional, and described in the privacy policy.
Are usage values the same as my bill?
No. Usage values are provider-reported or derived from local records. Estimated API value is not a subscription bill; use the provider billing surface for actual charges.
How do I install Agent Island?
On macOS, run brew install tristan666666/tap/agentisland or use the latest GitHub release. On Windows, run winget install TristanTang.AgentIsland, use the verified Scoop bucket, or download the latest release ZIP. The install guide covers first-launch and update problems.