Installation
Download and install Sidekick on macOS. Windows and Linux coming soon.
Direct Downloads
| Platform | Architecture | Download |
|---|---|---|
| macOS | Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) | Download .dmg |
| Windows | x64 | Coming soon |
| Linux | x64 | Coming soon |
System Requirements
| Requirement | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | macOS 11 (Big Sur) | macOS 14 (Sonoma) |
| Processor | Apple Silicon or Intel | Apple Silicon |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Storage | 500 MB | 1 GB |
Windows support is coming soon.
| Requirement | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 (64-bit) | Windows 11 |
| Processor | x64 compatible | x64 compatible |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Storage | 500 MB | 1 GB |
Linux support is coming soon.
| Requirement | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Ubuntu 20.04+ / Fedora 36+ | Ubuntu 22.04+ |
| Processor | x64 compatible | x64 compatible |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Storage | 500 MB | 1 GB |
Installation Steps
Download the installer
Click the download button above or choose your specific version from the direct downloads table. The .dmg file will download to your Downloads folder.
Open the installer
Double-click the downloaded .dmg file. A new Finder window will open showing the Sidekick application.
Drag to Applications
Drag the Sidekick icon to the Applications folder shortcut.
Launch Sidekick
Open Applications and double-click Sidekick to launch.
On first launch, macOS may show a security warning. Click Open to proceed, or go to System Settings → Privacy & Security and click Open Anyway.
Complete setup
Follow the welcome screen to configure your workspace and AI provider.
Updates
Sidekick includes automatic updates. When a new version is available:
- You'll see an update notification in the app
- Click Update to download and install
- Sidekick will restart with the latest version
You can also check manually via Settings → About → Check for Updates.