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Installation

How to install Doka on Windows, macOS, and Linux — requirements and steps for each system.

Doka is a desktop app. You can install it on Windows, macOS, and Linux. Download the build for your system on the download page.

System requirements

  • Windows: Windows 10+, an x64 processor with AVX2 support (Intel Haswell+ / AMD Excavator+), Visual C++ Redistributable 2022 installed.
  • macOS: macOS 13 (Ventura) or newer, Apple Silicon only (M1, M2, M3, M4). Intel Macs aren't supported.
  • RAM: 8 GB minimum, 16 GB recommended (especially for local models).
  • Disk: ~6 GB free space (model ~5 GB + browser ~160 MB).
  • Internet: needed on first launch — Doka downloads the model and browser.

Full requirements table and common issues — see Troubleshooting.

Windows

  1. Download the .exe installer on the download page.
  2. Run it and follow the setup wizard.
  3. If you don't already have it, install Visual C++ Redistributable 2022, otherwise the model won't start.
  4. On first launch, Doka will prompt you to set up a model.

macOS

  1. Download the .dmg on the download page (Apple Silicon build).
  2. Drag Doka into Applications.
  3. On first launch, macOS may ask for permission — click "Open" in the security dialog ("System Settings" → "Privacy & Security").

Linux

Download the .deb (amd64) on the download page and install:

sudo apt install ./Doka-*-amd64.deb

What's next

Set up a model — see Models. Want to extend Doka with tools? Check out MCP. Common questions are in the FAQ, and troubleshooting is in Troubleshooting.