System Requirements
macOS (Apple Silicon)
Windows, Linux, and Intel Mac support is in development and coming soon.
Download
Download the latest version from cheetahai.co.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.
Account Setup
After installation, complete the following steps to activate your account:- Launch Cheetah AI
- Click “Sign In” on the welcome screen
- Authenticate with Google or GitHub
- Your subscription will be automatically activated
Automatic Updates
Cheetah AI checks for updates automatically on launch. When an update is available:- A notification appears in the status bar
- Click to download the update
- Restart the application to apply changes
Uninstalling
To remove Cheetah AI from your system:- Quit Cheetah AI if running
- Drag Cheetah AI from Applications to Trash
- Optionally, remove configuration data from
~/.cheetah-ai/
Troubleshooting
Application won't open - 'damaged' or 'unidentified developer' error
Application won't open - 'damaged' or 'unidentified developer' error
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:
Application crashes on launch
Application crashes on launch
Try the following steps:
- Delete the application from Applications
- Remove the configuration folder:
rm -rf ~/.cheetah-ai - Download a fresh copy from cheetahai.co
- Reinstall the application
Sign-in issues
Sign-in issues
If you’re having trouble signing in:
- Ensure you have a stable internet connection
- Try signing in with a different authentication provider
- Clear browser cookies if using OAuth redirect
- Contact support at support@cheetahai.co
