> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.clawcontrol.cc/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Install From GitHub Releases

Use this path for packaged desktop artifacts from GitHub Releases.

## Install Steps

1. Download desktop artifact and `SHA256SUMS.txt` from a release.
2. Verify checksum locally.
3. Install app (drag to Applications on macOS when applicable).
4. First launch: right-click app and choose **Open** (unsigned app trust path).

## Checksum Verification

```bash theme={null}
cd <download-folder>
shasum -a 256 -c SHA256SUMS.txt
```

Expected output: `OK` for each artifact.

## Important

* Current desktop app is unsigned.
* Trust bypass step is required for first launch on macOS Gatekeeper.
* This does not change local-only network policy.

## Last updated

2026-02-13

## Related pages

* [Release Artifacts and Checksums](/operations/release-distribution-checksums)
* [Unsigned Desktop Install Guidance](/operations/unsigned-desktop-install)
* [Local-only Networking Enforcement](/security/networking-local-only)