Installation

Requirements

• Git must be installed on your system
• Supported platforms: macOS, Windows, Linux

Release Channels

Axis offers two release channels to suit your needs:

Stable

Stable releases are thoroughly tested and recommended for most users. They receive bug fixes and security updates.

• Best for: Daily use, production workflows
• Updates: Regular releases with tested features
• Auto-update: Enabled by default

Nightly

Nightly builds include the latest features and improvements, built automatically from the main branch. These may contain experimental features or bugs.

• Best for: Testing new features, providing feedback
• Updates: Built daily when changes are made
• Auto-update: Nightly builds update to newer nightly builds

WARNING

Nightly builds may be unstable. Not recommended for critical workflows.

Download

Download from GitHub Releases:

• Stable: Look for version numbers like v1.0.0
• Nightly: Look for tags ending with -nightly

Platform	Format
macOS	.dmg
Windows	.exe (NSIS installer)
Linux	.AppImage

macOS

1. Download the .dmg file
2. Open the disk image
3. Drag Axis to your Applications folder
4. Launch Axis from Applications

TIP

On first launch, you may need to right-click and select "Open" to bypass Gatekeeper.

Windows

1. Download the .exe installer
2. Run the installer
3. Follow the installation wizard
4. Launch Axis from the Start menu

Linux

1. Download the .AppImage file
2. Make it executable: chmod +x Axis-*.AppImage
3. Run the AppImage

TIP

You can use AppImageLauncher for better desktop integration.