Watch a first cycle
Pocket Universe starts a place; relationships form as it runs.
World Machine · Experimental macOS project
Branch a world.
Open a world. Try another branch. macOS pre-alpha.
Briefing A place wakes. Notice the first relationship forming. Commands
- Observe the first cycle
- Steer gently
- Leave the world alone
Collection
- Place · seeded
- Relation · forming
- Agent · optional
Timeline
- t0 · world opened
- t1 · pack activated
- t2 · branch offered
Entity → Action → Event → Statead-hoc · not notarized
A world in motion.
Ares Pocket Colony at world time 110: contents, the current thread, the timeline.
Every branch stays with the world.
Choose what’s next
Observe, leave it running, or intervene; the timeline shows each branch.
Packs define worlds
Pocket Universe, Tiny Society, Micro Company, on documented contracts.
From a pack to a world.
Review the pack
Opening a .worldpack does not run its code.
Install after review
Required, even for packs shipped with the app.
Save a .world
Branch history stays with the document.
FAQ
Is it stable?
No. World Machine is an experimental pre-alpha. The file format and public APIs may change.
How do I get it?
There is no production GitHub Release. The repository includes build and packaging scripts; start with docs/PRE_ALPHA_RELEASES.md.
Are the packages notarized?
No. Current packages are ad-hoc signed and not notarized. Follow the pre-alpha packaging notes.
World Machine