macOS Installation

This guide covers how to install DesireCore on macOS.

Installation Steps

1. Download the DMG file

   Go to the official website and click the download button. The website will automatically detect your Mac's chip type (Apple Silicon or Intel) and provide the corresponding .dmg installer.

   Manually select architecture

   If the auto-detection is inaccurate, click "More download options" to choose manually. Click > About This Mac in the top-left corner and check the "Chip" field: select the ARM64 version for "Apple M series", or the x64 version for "Intel".

2. Open the DMG file

   Double-click the downloaded .dmg file to open the installer window.

3. Drag to Applications folder

   Drag the DesireCore icon into the Applications folder.

4. Launch DesireCore

   Open the Applications folder and double-click DesireCore to launch.

Handling Gatekeeper Prompts

On the first launch, macOS may display a prompt saying "DesireCore can't be opened because the developer cannot be verified." This is macOS's security mechanism (Gatekeeper) checking newly downloaded applications.

DesireCore is Apple Notarized

The DesireCore installer has been notarized by Apple and is safe. The system needs additional verification on the first launch.

To proceed:

Method 1 (recommended): Right-click to open

1. Find DesireCore in the Applications folder
2. Hold Control and click (or right-click) DesireCore
3. Select "Open"
4. Click "Open" again in the dialog that appears

Method 2: Via System Settings

1. Open System Settings > Privacy & Security
2. Scroll down to find the prompt about DesireCore being blocked
3. Click "Open Anyway"

Uninstall

To uninstall DesireCore:

1. Open Finder > Applications
2. Drag DesireCore to the Trash
3. Empty the Trash

To also remove application data, delete the following directories:

~/Library/Application Support/DesireCore/
~/.desirecore/

After installation, head to First Run to learn about the post-launch onboarding flow.