Install Guide

Beta testing note: Current installers (v0.9.0) are not code signed/notarized yet, so macOS and Windows may show security warnings during install or first launch. This is expected for the current beta builds.

1. Download from trusted source

Open /download.
Pick your OS installer.
Confirm the release link points to https://github.com/course-code-framework/coursecode-desktop/releases.

2. Verify SHA256 checksum

Before install, compare your file hash to the published value on the download page.

macOS

shasum -a 256 CourseCode-Desktop-v0.9.0-mac.dmg

Windows (PowerShell)

Get-FileHash .\CourseCode-Desktop-v0.9.0-win.exe -Algorithm SHA256

3. Install

macOS: open .dmg, drag app into Applications.
Windows: run the .exe installer and follow prompts.

Expected security warnings (current beta)

Because the current beta installers are not signed/notarized yet, your OS may show warnings. Install only if you downloaded from coursecodedesktop.com or the official GitHub Releases page and the checksum matches.

4. First launch checklist

Confirm app version in settings/about screen.
Create a local workspace directory.
Review the First-run guide.

5. Optional cloud connection

Desktop works fully local. If needed, connect cloud later for hosted deploy/auth/collaboration.