Desktop App Installation

Download and install the VybeCoding desktop app for Mac, universal binary for Apple Silicon and Intel, DMG installation, first launch, and Finder integration.

The VybeCoding desktop app for Mac is a companion to the iOS app that provides multi tab local terminal sessions, persistent tmux, an AI tool launcher, webcam streaming, and file transfer from your iPhone. It runs natively on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs as a universal binary, so performance is optimized regardless of your hardware.

Downloading the App

Visit vybecoding.sh/desktop in your browser and click the download button. The download is a standard DMG disk image containing the VybeCoding application. The file is typically around 30 MB. The download page automatically detects your platform, but the app itself is a universal binary, one file works on both Apple Silicon (M1, M2, M3, M4) and Intel Macs.

infoVybeCoding for Mac requires macOS 13 Ventura or later. If you are running an older version of macOS, you will need to update before installing.

Installing from the DMG

Double-click the downloaded DMG file to mount it. A window opens showing the VybeCoding app icon and an arrow pointing to your Applications folder. Drag VybeCoding into Applications. Eject the DMG from Finder, and you are done. The installation requires no special permissions and does not modify system files.

First Launch

Open VybeCoding from your Applications folder or Spotlight. On first launch, macOS may show a dialog saying the app was downloaded from the internet, click Open to proceed. VybeCoding will ask for permission to access your terminal environment and may request permission to send notifications (used for file transfer alerts from your iPhone). The app opens with a single terminal tab ready to use. Your default shell (zsh on modern macOS) loads automatically with your existing shell configuration, aliases, and environment variables.

tipIf macOS blocks the app with a message about unidentified developers, go to System Settings > Privacy & Security and click Open Anyway next to the VybeCoding entry.

Finder Integration

VybeCoding integrates with Finder through the right click context menu. Right click any folder in Finder and select Open in VybeCoding to launch a new terminal tab with that folder as the working directory. This is especially useful for quickly jumping into a project directory without navigating there manually. The Finder integration is set up automatically during first launch, no additional configuration needed.

Keeping VybeCoding Updated

VybeCoding checks for updates automatically on launch. When a new version is available, a notification appears in the app with a one click update button. Updates are downloaded in the background and applied the next time you restart the app. You can also check for updates manually from the VybeCoding menu in the menu bar. Release notes are posted at vybecoding.sh/desktop with each new version.