Limited Beta

Apply to join Harbour Journal’s first beta group.

We are opening a limited early beta for people who care about private journaling, local-first software, and thoughtful AI that stays on-device. Tell us a bit about how you write and what kind of Mac you use.

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Beta application

Apply in about 2 minutes. After you submit, you’ll need to confirm your email address before your application is valid.

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macOS version Mac type Chip Memory / RAM Why do you want to try Harbour? How do you journal today? Anything else we should know? I understand this is an early beta and that rough edges, UI glitches, AI failure modes, and other issues are expected. I understand anonymized usage data is required for this beta and does not include personal journal content, chat history, or reflections.

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Who this beta is for

People who care about keeping their journal private, want a native Mac app, and are willing to share thoughtful early feedback.

What we want to learn

How Harbour fits into daily writing habits, where local AI feels genuinely helpful, and what parts of the experience still need tightening.

Before you apply

Local AI features work best on Apple Silicon Macs. The recommended hardware for this beta is listed in the system requirements section on this page.

What to expect from the beta

This beta may have rough edges, including UI glitches, local AI failure modes, and other issues that only show up in real-world use. Part of the purpose of this beta is learning how Harbour behaves across real Macs and real journaling habits, so some issues and errors are expected. We’ll use that feedback to fix problems quickly and keep improving the app.

Anonymized usage data is part of the beta

This beta requires anonymized usage data so we can understand what is working and where the rough edges are. That data never includes personal information like journal content, chat history, or reflections. It is limited to things like how often a feature is used, thumbs up or thumbs down feedback on AI responses, and basic machine details such as processor type and memory.

System requirements

These specs apply to Harbour’s local AI features so you can quickly check whether your Mac is a good fit for the beta.

Minimum requirements

Functional for local AI.

Apple Silicon Mac (M1 or better) 16 GB RAM macOS 14+

Best experience

For heavier reflection and power users.

Apple Silicon Mac (M4 or better) 32 GB+ RAM macOS 26+

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