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System Requirements

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macOS (Apple Silicon)

RequirementMinimumRecommended
Operating SystemmacOS 11 (Big Sur)macOS 13+
ProcessorApple Silicon (M1)M2/M3/M4
Memory8GB RAM16GB RAM
Storage500MB1GB
Windows, Linux, and Intel Mac support is in development and coming soon.

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Download

Download the latest version from cheetahai.co.

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Installation Steps

1

Download the DMG

Download the .dmg installer file from the official website.
2

Mount the Disk Image

Double-click the downloaded .dmg file to mount it.
3

Install the Application

Drag Cheetah AI to your Applications folder.
4

Launch Cheetah AI

Open from Applications or use Spotlight (Cmd+Space, type “Cheetah AI”).
On first launch, macOS may display a security warning. Right-click the app and select “Open” to bypass Gatekeeper verification.

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Account Setup

After installation, complete the following steps to activate your account:
  1. Launch Cheetah AI
  2. Click “Sign In” on the welcome screen
  3. Authenticate with Google or GitHub
  4. Your subscription will be automatically activated

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Automatic Updates

Cheetah AI checks for updates automatically on launch. When an update is available:
  1. A notification appears in the status bar
  2. Click to download the update
  3. Restart the application to apply changes
You can also manually check for updates via the application menu.

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Uninstalling

To remove Cheetah AI from your system:
  1. Quit Cheetah AI if running
  2. Drag Cheetah AI from Applications to Trash
  3. Optionally, remove configuration data from ~/.cheetah-ai/

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Troubleshooting

This occurs when macOS Gatekeeper blocks unsigned applications.Solution 1: Right-click the app and select “Open”, then click “Open” in the confirmation dialog.Solution 2: Run the following command in Terminal:
xattr -cr /Applications/Cheetah\ AI.app
Try the following steps:
  1. Delete the application from Applications
  2. Remove the configuration folder: rm -rf ~/.cheetah-ai
  3. Download a fresh copy from cheetahai.co
  4. Reinstall the application
If you’re having trouble signing in:
  1. Ensure you have a stable internet connection
  2. Try signing in with a different authentication provider
  3. Clear browser cookies if using OAuth redirect
  4. Contact support at support@cheetahai.co