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Synapse Desktop Client - Beta Release v0.1.0

Welcome to the first iteration of the Synapse Desktop Client. This is an attempt to provide you with a low-tech, user-friendly solution to start contributing data to, or retrieving data from Synapse.

What's Included in This Release

Core Functionality:

  • Upload data to Synapse resources you have access to
  • Download data from Synapse resources you have access to
  • Simple desktop interface for managing your Synapse interactions
  • Access token based authentication

This initial release focuses on the fundamental operations that most users need: getting your data into Synapse and getting it back out when you need it.




⚠️ EXPERIMENTAL SOFTWARE DISCLAIMER ⚠️

IMPORTANT NOTICE - READ BEFORE USE

THE SYNAPSE DESKTOP CLIENT IS EXPERIMENTAL BETA SOFTWARE

This software is in early development and may contain bugs, security vulnerabilities, or cause system instability. By proceeding, you acknowledge that:

  • Data loss may occur - Always backup important data before use
  • Features may not work as expected or change without notice
  • System crashes or freezes are possible
  • Security risks may exist due to unfinished code
  • No warranty or support is provided for this beta version

Use at your own risk. This software is intended for testing and feedback purposes only.

By continuing to use this software, you accept full responsibility for any consequences.




What to Expect

As our first beta release, you might encounter:

  • Rough edges in the user interface
  • Limited error handling for edge cases
  • Performance issues with large files or datasets
  • Missing features that will be added in future releases

Your Feedback Matters

We're building this tool with and for the Synapse community. Your experience, bug reports, and suggestions are invaluable in helping us create something truly useful.

Please share your feedback with us:

  • 🐛 Bug reports and technical issues
  • 💡 Feature requests and suggestions
  • 📝 General feedback about your experience
  • 🤔 Questions about usage or functionality

Submit feedback here: https://sagebionetworks.jira.com/servicedesk/customer/portal/5/group/7/create/144

Getting Started

  1. Download the appropriate installer for your operating system
  2. Install the application following the setup wizard
  3. Launch the Synapse Desktop Client
  4. Log in with your Synapse access token or your synapseConfig file with profile based authentication.
  5. Start uploading or downloading your data

System Requirements

  • Windows: Windows 10 or later
  • macOS: macOS 14 or later

Install instructions:

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