AI-Powered Code Conversion Platform
Howland transforms legacy codebases into modern, maintainable applications through advanced AI assistance and interactive code editing. Built for enterprises modernizing their software infrastructure.
Desktop: Microsoft Store • Mac App Store • Snap Store • Direct Downloads
Mobile: App Store • Google Play
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Get Howland from your platform's app store for automatic updates and easy installation:
Desktop:
- 🪟 Microsoft Store - Windows 10/11
- 🍎 Mac App Store - macOS
- 📦 Snap Store - Linux (
snap install howland)
Mobile:
- 📱 App Store - iPhone & iPad
- 🤖 Google Play - Android
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For direct installation outside app stores, download installers from GitHub releases. Desktop releases are tagged desktop-vX.X.X, mobile releases are tagged mobile-vX.X.X.
From latest desktop release:
Howland-Setup-*-Windows-x64.exe- Installer (Intel/AMD, signed)Howland-Setup-*-Windows-arm64.exe- Installer (ARM devices, signed)Howland-Portable-*-Windows-x64.exe- Portable (no install, signed)
Package Manager:
winget install MeridianVega.HowlandRequirements: Windows 10 (64-bit) or later
From latest desktop release:
Howland-*-macOS-universal.dmg- Universal (Intel + Apple Silicon, signed)Howland-*-macOS-arm64.dmg- Apple Silicon only (signed)Howland-*-macOS-x64.dmg- Intel only (signed)
Package Manager:
brew install --cask howlandRequirements: macOS 10.13 (High Sierra) or later
From latest desktop release:
Howland-*-Linux-x64.deb- Debian/Ubuntu (Intel/AMD)Howland-*-Linux-arm64.deb- Debian/Ubuntu (ARM)Howland-*-Linux-x64.AppImage- Universal (Intel/AMD)Howland-*-Linux-arm64.AppImage- Universal (ARM)
Package Managers:
snap install howland # Snap
flatpak install howland # FlatpakRequirements: glibc 2.28 or later
From latest mobile release:
Howland.apk- Android direct install (enable "Install unknown apps")Howland.ipa- iOS sideload (requires AltStore or enterprise cert)
Note: For regular users, install from App Store or Google Play instead.
Using the Installer (Recommended)
- Click "Download: Howland-Setup-Windows.exe" above
- When the download completes, open your Downloads folder
- Double-click the installer file
- If Windows Defender shows a warning:
- Click "More info"
- Click "Run anyway"
- Follow the installation wizard prompts
- Howland launches automatically when installation completes
The application installs to C:\Program Files\Howland with Start Menu shortcuts. A tray icon appears in the taskbar notification area.
Using the Portable Version
- Click "Download: Howland-Portable-Windows.exe" above
- Move the downloaded file to your preferred location
- Double-click the file to launch
- No installation or administrator privileges required
Configuration is stored in the same folder as the executable.
- Click "Download: Howland-macOS-ARM64.dmg" above
- Double-click the downloaded DMG file
- Drag the Howland icon to the Applications folder
- Eject the DMG
- Navigate to Applications
- Right-click Howland and select "Open"
- In the security dialog, click "Open"
Important: Gatekeeper security requires right-click → Open for the first launch. Subsequent launches work normally by double-clicking.
Debian-based Systems (Ubuntu, Debian, Mint)
Open terminal and execute:
cd ~/Downloads
sudo dpkg -i Howland-Linux.deb
sudo apt-get install -fLaunch from applications menu or run howland in terminal.
All Other Distributions
Open terminal and execute:
cd ~/Downloads
chmod +x Howland-Linux.AppImage
./Howland-Linux.AppImageFor permanent installation, move to ~/Applications or /opt.
iOS (TestFlight Beta)
- Install TestFlight from the App Store if not already installed
- Open the beta invitation link sent via email
- Tap "Accept" to join the beta
- Tap "Install" to download Howland
- Open Howland from your home screen
Android (Internal Testing)
- Accept the internal testing invitation sent via email
- Open Google Play Store on your device
- Search for "Howland" or tap the link in the invitation
- Tap "Install"
- Open Howland from your app drawer
Transform legacy applications to modern languages and frameworks with specialized AI models trained on enterprise codebases including VB6, legacy C#, and outdated JavaScript.
View, edit, and validate converted code in real-time within an integrated development environment with syntax highlighting and error detection.
- Electra: Fast conversions for straightforward transformations
- Noonan: Balanced performance for complex codebases
- Vega: Premium analysis with architectural recommendations
- Desktop: Windows, macOS, Linux
- Mobile: iOS, Android (beta)
- Web: Access from any browser at howland.meridianvega.com
- Global Hotkey: Alt+H opens an assistant window from any application
- Persistent Sessions: Maintains conversation context across app restarts
- System Tray: Always accessible without cluttering your taskbar
- Automatic Updates: Security patches and features install seamlessly
- SOC 2 Type II certified infrastructure
- Role-based access control
- Comprehensive audit logging
- SSO integration available
- Dedicated support channels
Minimum
- RAM: 2GB
- Storage: 200MB available
- Internet: Broadband connection required
- Processor: 64-bit processor (Intel or ARM)
Recommended
- RAM: 4GB or more
- Storage: 500MB available
- Internet: High-speed broadband
Operating Systems
- Windows: 10 or 11 (64-bit)
- macOS: 10.13 (High Sierra) or later
- Linux: Modern distribution with glibc 2.28+
iOS
- iOS 17.0 or later
- iPhone 8 or newer
- 150MB available storage
- Internet connection required
Android
- Android 14.0 (API 34) or later
- ARM64 or x86_64 processor
- 150MB available storage
- Internet connection required
After installation, Howland integrates with your system for quick access.
Opening Howland
- Press
Alt+H(Windows/Linux) orCmd+H(macOS) anywhere to open the assistant - Click the system tray/menu bar icon
- Press
Alt+Shift+Hfor the full application window
Using the Assistant
- Press
Alt+Hto open the assistant popup - Type your code conversion request
- Paste legacy code when prompted
- Review the AI-generated modern code
- Copy the result or download the file
Using the Main Window
- Press
Alt+Shift+Hor select "Show Howland" from tray menu - Create a new conversation
- Select source and target languages
- Paste or upload your legacy code
- Review conversions with interactive artifacts
- Export results in your preferred format
- Open the Howland app
- Sign in with your account
- Tap the new conversation button
- Select your conversion parameters
- Enter or paste your code
- Review the conversion results
- Share or export the modernized code
Desktop applications check for updates automatically.
Update Process
- Checks occur on app startup and daily
- Updates download in the background
- Notification appears when ready
- Install by restarting Howland
Manual Check
- Right-click tray icon → Settings → Check for Updates
Mobile apps update through the App Store and Google Play respectively.
- End-to-end encrypted connections for all code transmission
- Conversations stored in SOC 2 Type II certified infrastructure
- No third-party analytics or tracking
- GDPR and CCPA compliant data handling
- Code is never used for model training without explicit consent
Full privacy policy: howland.ai/privacy
Documentation
Technical Support
Bug Reports
github.com/MeridianVega/Howland/issues
Enterprise Sales
General Inquiries
Detailed version history and changelogs available in CHANGELOG.md.
Proprietary software. See LICENSE for terms and conditions.
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Howland is a trademark of Meridian Vega Corporation.