# 📱 BenzCloud Client > **Notice:** BenzCloud Client is in **active development / pre-release status** (`v1.0`). BenzCloud Client is the cross-platform client companion for the BenzCloud enterprise suite. It connects devices to the secure Slack Nebula Mesh-VPN overlay and built-in Custom DNS server, offering single-click access to all enterprise services (Drive, Mail, Chat, and custom websites). ## ✨ Features - **Instant Zero-Config Pairing:** Connects initially to the BenzCloud Server LAN IP (e.g. `http://192.168.0.5:8080`), automatically downloads signed Nebula certificates and configuration, and transitions all traffic into the encrypted P2P mesh network. - **Service Launcher Dashboard:** Fast access to: - 📁 **BenzCloud Drive** (`http://drive.`) - 📧 **BenzCloud Mail** (`http://mail.`) - 💬 **BenzCloud Chat** (`http://chat.`) - 🌐 **Websites & Portals** (`http://`) - **Immutable Privileges:** Fully integrates with the server's guarantee that Mesh-VPN and DNS connectivity are permanently active for all accounts. - **Multi-Platform:** Builds for Linux (WebKitGTK desktop shell), Windows (App-Mode executable), and native Android APK. --- ## 📦 Installation & Usage ### Linux (x86_64) ```bash # Launch client desktop GUI ./benzcloud-client # Or pair via command line ./benzcloud-client -server http://192.168.0.5:8080 -user admin -pass YourPassword ``` ### Windows (x86_64) Launch `benzcloud-client.exe` to connect and browse your local enterprise cloud. ### Android Install `benzcloud-client-v1.0.apk` for mobile access to your files, email, and chats. --- ## 👥 Authors & Credits - **Jeremy Benz** ([@benzjeremy](https://github.com/benzjeremy)) – Lead Engineer & Project Creator - Pair-programmed with AI Assistant (Google Antigravity) - © 2026 Jeremy Benz ## 📄 License & Third-Party Notices - **Main Project:** Released under the [GNU General Public License v3.0 (GPL-3.0)](LICENSE). - **Slack Nebula:** Mesh-VPN networking is powered by Slack Nebula, licensed under the [MIT License](https://github.com/slackhq/nebula/blob/master/LICENSE).