Installing the Pieces Desktop App
Installation for the Pieces Desktop App and its core dependencies—PiecesOS and Ollama—is straightforward.
Select the appropriate download file for your platform (macOS/Windows) or follow the CLI installation instructions for Linux.
macOS users will be prompted to select the proper download file based on their device’s architecture—ARM or Intel.
Downloads
Find the download files for the Pieces Desktop App for your macOS or Windows device below.
macOS
If you know your macOS device’s CPU architecture, select either the ARM or Intel buttons to download the Pieces Desktop App using the recommended installation method.
Read this guide on determining your CPU architecture if you need help.
For detailed instructions, refer to our comprehensive macOS installation and quick-start guide.
Otherwise, you can download Pieces software using alternative installation methods (.DMG, Homebrew).
Windows
Click the download button to install the Pieces Desktop App using the recommended installation method.
For detailed instructions, refer to our comprehensive Windows installation and quick-start guide.
Windows 10 (1809) or higher
If you want alternative installation methods (.appinstaller, WinGet), click here.
Linux
Installation of Pieces software is done using the Command-Line Interface (CLI).
For a step-by-step terminal process using the CLI, refer to our comprehensive Linux installation and quick-start guide.
Ubuntu 22+ required.
Run these commands in order to install and properly set up PiecesOS.
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Open Terminal: Open the Command-Line Interface (CLI) using
ctrl+alt+t. -
Run
sudo snap install pieces-osto install PiecesOS. You will be prompted to enter your local account’s password. -
Enter and run
sudo snap connect pieces-os:process-control :process-controlto enable offline and on-device machine learning and LLM functionality. -
To launch the PiecesOS, type
pieces-osin your terminal and pressenter.