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Installation

Octatrack Manager is a cross-platform desktop application available for Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Download

Always download the latest version from the official GitHub Releases page:

Choose the file that matches your operating system below.


macOS

Important Note for Mac Users

Octatrack Manager is not yet "signed" with an Apple Developer certificate. This means macOS will block it by default unless you follow these specific steps.

  1. Download: Get the .dmg file for your Mac:

  2. Install: Open the .dmg file and drag Octatrack Manager into your Applications folder.

  3. Bypass Gatekeeper:

    • Open your Applications folder in Finder.
    • Right-click (or Control-click) on Octatrack Manager.
    • Select Open from the menu.
    • A dialog will appear warning you about the unidentified developer. Click Open again.

    If the app still refuses to open: Open the Terminal app and paste this command, then press Enter:

    xattr -cr /Applications/octatrack-manager.app

    This command removes the "quarantine" attribute that prevents the app from launching.


Windows

  1. Download: Get the installer for Windows: Download .msi (recommended) or Download .exe.
  2. Install: Double-click the file and follow the setup wizard instructions.
  3. Launch: Open Octatrack Manager from your Start menu or Desktop shortcut.

Linux

We provide three package formats for Linux users:

  • Debian / Ubuntu: Download .deb and install it:

    sudo dpkg -i octatrack-manager_*.deb
  • Fedora / RHEL: Download .rpm and install it:

    sudo rpm -i octatrack-manager-*.rpm
  • AppImage (Universal): Download .AppImage, make it executable, and run it:

    chmod +x octatrack-manager_*.AppImage
    ./octatrack-manager_*.AppImage

Verifying Installation

Launch the application. You should see the Home screen with a Scan for Projects button. If the application starts successfully, you are ready to proceed to the Quick Start guide.

Updating

The app includes an automatic update checker. When a new version is available, you will see a notification in the app header. Click the version number Version badge to manually check and download the latest version.

To update manually, simply download the latest installer for your platform and run it. It will automatically replace the old version while keeping your settings intact.