Installation

Download ZenoMind Desktop

ZenoMind Desktop 1.0.0 is now available for macOS ARM systems. The application is completely free and ready to use.

System Requirements

Before installing, ensure your system meets these requirements:

• macOS: Version 11.0 or later
• Architecture: Apple Silicon (ARM64) or Intel with Rosetta 2
• Memory: 8GB RAM minimum (16GB recommended)
• Storage: 2GB available disk space
• Network: Internet connection for AI model access

Installation Steps

Step 1: Download the Application

1. Visit Download
2. Click the "Download Free" button
3. The download will start automatically
4. Wait for the .dmg file to complete downloading

Step 2: Install ZenoMind Desktop

1. Double-click the downloaded .dmg file
2. Drag ZenoMind Desktop to your Applications folder
3. Wait for the copy process to complete
4. Eject the disk image

Step 3: First Launch

1. Open Applications folder
2. Double-click ZenoMind Desktop
3. If prompted by macOS security, click "Open" to confirm

Initial Setup

When you first launch ZenoMind Desktop, you'll need to configure a few settings:

1. AI Model Provider

Configure your preferred AI model provider:

• OpenAI: Requires OpenAI API key
• Anthropic: Requires Anthropic API key
• Local Models: Use compatible local models
• Other Providers: Various other API-compatible services

2. Search Provider (Optional)

Set up search capabilities:

• Web Search: Enable web search functionality
• Custom Search: Configure custom search engines
• Local Search: Search local files and documents

3. MCP Tools Configuration

Configure Model Context Protocol tools:

• File System: Enable file operations
• Command Line: Allow terminal commands
• Browser: Web browsing capabilities
• Code Editor: Code editing tools

Verification

To verify your installation:

1. Launch ZenoMind Desktop
2. Check that the main interface loads properly
3. Try a simple query: "Hello, can you help me?"
4. Verify that the AI responds correctly

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Application won't open

• Check macOS version compatibility
• Ensure you have sufficient disk space
• Try restarting your Mac

Security warnings

• Go to System Preferences > Security & Privacy
• Click "Open Anyway" if ZenoMind Desktop is blocked

Performance issues

• Close other resource-intensive applications
• Ensure you have adequate RAM available
• Check internet connection for AI model access

API Connection issues

• Verify your API keys are correctly entered
• Check internet connectivity
• Ensure API provider services are available

Next Steps

Once installation is complete:

1. Explore the User Interface Guide
2. Discover MCP Tools Integration