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Install Bodhi App

Bodhi App is currently available only for macOS on M‑series devices. It is designed as a multi‑platform application, and support for additional platforms will be rolled out soon.

System Requirements

  • Memory: 16GB RAM
  • Storage: <50MB for app installation, ~5GB for model download
  • Processor: ARM-64 processor
  • Operating System: macOS 14.0 or later

Installation Steps

macOS Installation

  1. Download the macOS .dmg file from our releases page.
  2. Open the disk image and drag Bodhi App into your Applications folder.
  3. Launch Bodhi App from the Applications folder.

Post-Installation: Setup & Launch Flow

Once installed on macOS, follow these steps:

1. Launching Bodhi App

When you launch Bodhi App, the app icon appears in your system tray and a browser window automatically opens on localhost:1135.

2. Initiating the Setup Flow

On first launch, Bodhi App starts the setup flow and prompts you to choose your installation mode.

3. Configuring Authentication

During setup, choose between:

  • Authenticated Mode: You will be required to log in using a valid email address which will become the admin account. (This mode enforces production‑grade security and role‑based access control.)
  • Non‑Authenticated Mode: The app is configured for open access. (Note: You cannot switch modes later due to security risks.)

Choose the Authentication Mode

4. Downloading Models

After configuring authentication, the app navigates to the Downloads Models page. Here, a selection of popular models—compatible with your system—is displayed. Choose the models you wish to download; these downloads will continue in the background.

Download Models

5. Completing Setup

Once the setup is finalized and the completion screen is displayed, you will be invited to follow us on social media for updates. At this point, setup is complete and you may begin using Bodhi App.

You may now begin using Bodhi App.