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The desktop app is the full Bolly experience — it includes everything in the web version plus computer use capabilities: screenshots, keyboard control, mouse control, bash commands, and file management across your machine.
The desktop app is built with Tauri 2 and runs a native Rust backend with a SvelteKit frontend.

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Download

Download the latest version for your platform from GitHub Releases:

Download Bolly Desktop

Choose your platform: macOS, Windows, or Linux.

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Available builds

PlatformArchitectureFile
macOSApple Silicon (M1+)bolly_x.x.x_aarch64.dmg
Windowsx86_64bolly_x.x.x_x64-setup.exe
Linuxx86_64bolly_x.x.x_amd64.AppImage
Linuxx86_64 (Debian/Ubuntu)bolly_x.x.x_amd64.deb

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Installation by platform

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macOS

1

Download the DMG

Download the .dmg file from the releases page.
2

Install

Open the DMG and drag Bolly to your Applications folder.
3

First launch

Open Bolly from Applications. macOS may warn about an unverified developer — go to System Settings > Privacy & Security and click Open Anyway.
4

Set up in the app

On first launch, Bolly will guide you through setup — including entering your Anthropic API key — right in the app.

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Windows

1

Download the installer

Download the .exe installer from the releases page.
2

Run the installer

Double-click the installer and follow the prompts. Windows SmartScreen may show a warning — click More info > Run anyway.
3

Launch and set up

Open Bolly from the Start Menu or desktop shortcut. The app will walk you through the initial setup including your API key.

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Linux

1

Download

Choose the .AppImage (universal) or .deb (Debian/Ubuntu) from the releases page.
2

Install

chmod +x bolly_*.AppImage
./bolly_*.AppImage
3

Set up in the app

On first launch, Bolly will guide you through the setup process.

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Computer use capabilities

The desktop app enables Bolly to interact with your computer directly. These capabilities are opt-in and require your confirmation:
CapabilityDescription
ScreenshotsCapture screen content to understand visual context
KeyboardType text and use keyboard shortcuts
MouseClick, scroll, and drag across your screen
Bash/TerminalExecute shell commands
File ManagementRead, write, and organize files on your system
Computer use gives Bolly direct access to your desktop. Always review what Bolly is doing, especially with shell commands and file operations. Actions require your confirmation in the UI.

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Multi-machine support

Bolly’s computer use works across multiple machines. If you have multiple Bolly desktop instances running on different computers, they can coordinate tasks across machines.

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Data location

The desktop app stores data in the same ~/.bolly/ directory as other installation methods:
PlatformDefault path
macOS~/.bolly/
Windows%USERPROFILE%\.bolly\
Linux~/.bolly/

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Updating

The desktop app checks for updates automatically. When a new version is available, you’ll see a notification in the app. You can also manually download the latest version from the releases page. See the full updating guide for more details.

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Next steps

Configuration

Customize Bolly’s personality, heartbeat, and memory behavior.

API Keys

Learn about optional keys for Google AI and ElevenLabs.