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

# Download and install Invisly on your computer

> Download and install Invisly on Windows, macOS, or Linux in a few minutes. No cloud account or internet connection required after installation is complete.

Installing Invisly takes only a few minutes. Download the package for your operating system, run the installer, and you're ready to configure the app for your first session. Invisly does not require a network connection after installation — all processing runs locally on your machine.

<Note>
  Invisly runs on any modern hardware. It uses less than 50MB of RAM at peak load and is designed to be battery-friendly, with negligible CPU usage when idle. No dedicated GPU or special hardware is required.
</Note>

## Install Invisly

<Steps>
  <Step title="Download the installer">
    Go to the Invisly downloads page and select the installer for your operating system. Packages are available for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Always download the latest stable release to ensure you have the most recent performance improvements and compatibility updates.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Verify the download">
    Before running the installer, verify the file's checksum against the value published on the downloads page. This confirms the file was not corrupted or tampered with during download.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Run the installer for your platform">
    Follow the installation steps for your operating system. See the platform-specific instructions below.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Launch Invisly">
    After installation completes, open Invisly from your applications menu or start menu. The app runs in the background and is accessible via its system tray icon.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Complete initial setup">
    On first launch, Invisly walks you through a short setup wizard to configure your overlay preferences and activation shortcuts. See [Initial Setup](/initial-setup) for the full walkthrough.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Platform-specific instructions

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Windows">
    **Supported versions**: Windows 10 and Windows 11 (64-bit)

    1. Double-click the downloaded `.exe` installer.
    2. If Windows Defender SmartScreen prompts you, click **More info**, then **Run anyway**. Invisly is not yet widely distributed, so SmartScreen may flag new executables by default.
    3. Accept the license agreement and choose an installation directory. The default location (`C:\Program Files\Invisly`) is recommended.
    4. Click **Install** and wait for the progress bar to complete.
    5. Click **Finish**. Invisly launches automatically and appears in the system tray near the clock.

    To start Invisly automatically when you log in, right-click the tray icon and enable **Launch at startup**.
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="macOS">
    **Supported versions**: macOS 12 Monterey and later (Apple Silicon and Intel)

    1. Open the downloaded `.dmg` file.
    2. Drag the Invisly icon into your **Applications** folder.
    3. Eject the disk image.
    4. Open **Applications** and double-click Invisly to launch it.
    5. macOS Gatekeeper may show a dialog stating the app cannot be verified. To allow it: open **System Settings → Privacy & Security**, scroll to the Security section, and click **Open Anyway** next to the Invisly entry.
    6. Invisly will request **Screen Recording** permission on first launch. Grant this permission in **System Settings → Privacy & Security → Screen Recording**. This is required for the overlay to function correctly.

    Invisly appears in the menu bar after launch. You can enable **Launch at login** from the menu bar icon.
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Linux">
    **Supported distributions**: Ubuntu 20.04+, Debian 11+, Fedora 36+, and other distributions with glibc 2.31 or later.

    **AppImage (universal)**

    1. Download the `.AppImage` file.
    2. Make it executable:
       ```bash theme={null}
       chmod +x Invisly-*.AppImage
       ```
    3. Run it:
       ```bash theme={null}
       ./Invisly-*.AppImage
       ```

    **Debian / Ubuntu (`.deb`)**

    ```bash theme={null}
    sudo dpkg -i invisly_*.deb
    sudo apt-get install -f
    ```

    **Fedora / RHEL (`.rpm`)**

    ```bash theme={null}
    sudo rpm -i invisly_*.rpm
    ```

    After installation, launch Invisly from your application launcher or by running `invisly` in a terminal. The app appears in your system tray or notification area.

    If your desktop environment does not show a system tray, use the keyboard shortcut configured during setup to activate the overlay directly.
  </Tab>
</Tabs>