Desktop installation
Install Mindwtr from the channel that best matches your operating system and update workflow.
Recommended channels
| Platform | Recommended path | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| macOS | Mac App Store or Homebrew | App Store is easiest; Homebrew is useful for scripted installs. |
| Windows | Microsoft Store or winget | Microsoft Store handles updates automatically. |
| Linux | Flathub, Snap, AUR, AppImage, deb, or rpm | Prefer your distribution's normal app/update flow. |
Linux notes
Use Flathub or Snap when you want sandboxed installation and automatic updates. Use AUR, AppImage, deb, or rpm when you prefer distribution packaging or a portable artifact from GitHub Releases.
If audio playback fails on Linux, install the GStreamer plugin set for your distribution. This only affects audio attachment playback, not normal task management.
First launch
Mindwtr starts with local data. Before enabling sync or importing from another app, export a backup from Settings so you have a recovery point.
Updating
Store-based installs update through the store. GitHub release artifacts update when you replace the app with a newer release. Before major sync or import changes, export a backup.