Install OpenChatCut desktop builds and fix common issues

OpenChatCut ships early desktop installers so you can try the app without building from source. Builds are published on GitHub Releases and still move quickly between versions.

Download

Open the latest release:

https://github.com/0xsline/OpenChatCut/releases/latest

Typical assets:

• macOS Apple Silicon — DMG
• macOS Intel — DMG
• Windows x64 — installer

Trust the filenames on the Release page. Linux packaging follows the repository and release notes.

macOS: unsigned / not notarized

Early builds may not be signed or notarized yet. On first open, macOS may block the app:

1. Open System Settings → Privacy & Security and allow opening the app.
2. Or Control-click → Open the app in Finder, then confirm.
3. Managed devices may need an admin policy exception.

That warning does not mean the binary is from random malware sources; open-source projects often hit this before a full signing pipeline. Still download only from official GitHub Releases.

Windows

1. Run the installer and finish the wizard.
2. If SmartScreen reports an unknown publisher, choose More info → Run anyway only for official Releases you trust.
3. If security software blocks first launch, allowlist the app.

First-launch checklist

• Preview and timeline render correctly
• Local audio/video import works
• Configure model keys only when you need the built-in agent or external MCP
• Projects stay local by default (see app/docs notes about ~/.openchatcut)

Prefer source?

For development, debugging, and contributions, running from source is more transparent. See Run OpenChatCut from source and the main README.

Upgrading

1. Quit OpenChatCut
2. Install the newer package over the previous build
3. Read the changelog for breaking changes

Project data is not deleted by a normal install; check release notes for major migrations.

Get help

• Discord
• GitHub Issues
• Docs hub