> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.anarlog.so/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Install the desktop app

> Choose the right Anarlog build for macOS, Windows, or Linux.

[Download Anarlog](https://anarlog.so/download) to get the latest stable desktop release. The download page offers every supported platform from the same release.

## Choose the right build

| Platform | Build                 | Notes                                                                       |
| -------- | --------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| macOS    | Apple Silicon DMG     | For Macs with an M-series chip. Requires macOS 15 or later.                 |
| macOS    | Intel DMG             | For Intel-based Macs. Requires macOS 15 or later.                           |
| Windows  | Windows x64 EXE       | For 64-bit Windows PCs. Windows support is in beta.                         |
| Linux    | x64 or ARM64 AppImage | Portable build. Linux support is in beta.                                   |
| Linux    | x64 or ARM64 DEB      | For Debian, Ubuntu, and compatible distributions. Linux support is in beta. |

On a Mac, open **Apple menu → About This Mac** if you do not know whether it uses an Apple or Intel chip.

## macOS

1. Download the DMG that matches your Mac.
2. Open the DMG and move Anarlog to **Applications**.
3. Open Anarlog and follow the setup screen.
4. Allow microphone, system audio, and calendar access when you want to use those features.

## Windows

1. Download the **Windows x64** installer.
2. Run the EXE and follow the installer.
3. Open Anarlog and complete setup.
4. Allow microphone and system-audio access when prompted.

## Linux

### APT repository

On Debian, Ubuntu, or a compatible distribution, add Anarlog's signed repository to get updates through APT:

```bash theme={null}
sudo install -d -m 0755 /etc/apt/keyrings
curl -fsSL https://anarlog.so/apt/anarlog-archive-keyring.asc \
  | sudo tee /etc/apt/keyrings/anarlog.asc > /dev/null
sudo chmod a+r /etc/apt/keyrings/anarlog.asc

sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/anarlog.sources > /dev/null <<'EOF'
Types: deb
URIs: https://anarlog.so/apt
Suites: stable
Components: main
Signed-By: /etc/apt/keyrings/anarlog.asc
EOF

sudo apt update
sudo apt install anarlog
```

APT verifies the repository metadata with the dedicated Anarlog archive key. New stable releases become available through the normal `apt upgrade` flow.

### Downloaded DEB

To install a downloaded package directly:

```bash theme={null}
sudo apt install ./anarlog-*.deb
```

### AppImage

For an AppImage, make it executable and open it:

```bash theme={null}
chmod +x ./anarlog-*.AppImage
./anarlog-*.AppImage
```

## Platform differences

* Apple Calendar integration is available on macOS. Google Calendar works through your Anarlog account on every supported platform.
* Built-in on-device transcription is currently available only on Apple Silicon. On other platforms, choose Anarlog Cloud or configure a supported transcription provider.
* Windows and Linux support are in beta. Include your operating system and Anarlog version when you report a platform-specific problem.
* Anarlog does not currently offer a mobile app.

When installation is complete, continue to [Your first meeting](/quickstart). If the app does not open or cannot capture audio, see [Troubleshooting](/troubleshooting).