install Hack Log
The web install is the PWA. It uses the same Hack Log site, opens like an app, and stays aligned with the website without separate updates.
Open Hack Log in your browser, then use the browser install action. On Chrome and Edge, look for the install icon in the address bar or use the browser menu. When your browser exposes the install prompt, this page shows the button below.
The PWA is the recommended fallback for Mac, iPhone, locked-down devices, and anyone who wants the smallest install surface.
desktop
The desktop app is a static Hack Log webview. The app should rarely need updates; verify the file you downloaded with its SHA256 value.
Choose your desktop platform.
windows desktop
Unsigned Windows builds. Use the setup installer for a normal install, or MSI for managed installs.
Recommended Windows installer. Unsigned build.
file hacklog-desktop-windows.exe size 1.73 MB
sha256 b1449f2499631e7789cc3b79e158de32623d18b102138fcd70ca47fb44f3028d
linux desktop
Choose the format your distro prefers. AppImage is the portable option.
Portable Linux desktop build.
file hacklog-desktop-linux.AppImage size 73.85 MB
sha256 e59445003daebed771ae2bdc23ce9170b95e584a168f21e2ffc03eec1d07c564
For Debian, Ubuntu, and compatible systems.
file hacklog-desktop-linux.deb size 2.75 MB
sha256 a1a8608bc42a3aec22620a1fe8b5913ed6f7a99dcbc08403a8b2b825be9a744e
cli
The hl CLI talks to the same authenticated Hack Log API as the site. It is useful for posting, reading your feed, viewing posts, and quick terminal workflows.
Choose your CLI platform.
hl login --email [email protected]
hl me
hl feed
hl feed-i
hl view pCTOXu
hl post "text to post"
hl post --reply POST_HASH "reply text"
hl post - < file.txt
hl follow @username
hl follow !external-resource
hl logoutwindows cli
Download, rename or keep as hl.exe, and put it somewhere on your PATH.
hl login --email [email protected]
hl me
hl feed
hl feed-i
hl view pCTOXu
hl post "text to post"
hl post --reply POST_HASH "reply text"
hl post - < file.txt
hl follow @username
hl follow !external-resource
hl logoutlinux cli
Download as hl, run chmod +x hl, and move it somewhere on your PATH.
hl login --email [email protected]
hl me
hl feed
hl feed-i
hl view pCTOXu
hl post "text to post"
hl post --reply POST_HASH "reply text"
hl post - < file.txt
hl follow @username
hl follow !external-resource
hl logoutmac cli
Mac CLI builds are in development. Use the PWA for now.
hl login --email [email protected]
hl me
hl feed
hl feed-i
hl view pCTOXu
hl post "text to post"
hl post --reply POST_HASH "reply text"
hl post - < file.txt
hl follow @username
hl follow !external-resource
hl logoutmobile
Mobile installs use the same Hack Log site experience. Android has an APK. iPhone support is in development, and the PWA is recommended there.
Choose your mobile platform.
android
Download the APK. Android may ask you to allow installs from your browser before it will install.