Download Helix

Pick your path, then complete first-run setup in minutes.

Choose your path​

Desktop app (recommended)​

For full local workflows: workspace files, terminal integration, and complete coding-tool experience.

Backend server​

For browser usage, remote environments, or self-hosted setups.

Web app​

For instant evaluation. Limited local tooling due to browser sandbox.

Desktop app​

macOS​

• Universal binary (Apple Silicon + Intel)
• Requires macOS 11.0+
• Approximate size: 150 MB

Install

1. Open the .dmg file
2. Drag Helix into Applications
3. Launch Helix

Windows​

• Windows 10/11 (x64)
• Approximate size: 24 MB

Install

1. Run the installer .exe
2. Follow the setup wizard
3. Launch Helix from the Start Menu

Linux​

Android​

• Android 6.0+
• Approximate size: 78 MB

Install

1. Download the .apk file
2. Enable "Install from unknown sources" in Settings
3. Open the .apk to install

Backend server​

Use this path for remote usage, web mode, and self-hosting.

macOS binaries​

Linux binaries​

Windows binary​

Run backend​

# macOS/Linux
chmod +x helix-agent-*
./helix-agent-macos-arm64  # replace with your binary

# Windows
helix-agent-windows-amd64.exe

Default endpoint: http://localhost:8080

Linux runtime dependencies (for web-fetch tools)​

If running backend on Linux, install browser runtime libraries first.

sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install -y --no-install-recommends \
  libglib2.0-0 libnss3 libnspr4 libdbus-1-3 \
  libatk1.0-0 libatk-bridge2.0-0 libcups2 libdrm2 libatspi2.0-0 \
  libx11-6 libxcomposite1 libxdamage1 libxext6 libxfixes3 libxrandr2 \
  libgbm1 libpango-1.0-0 libcairo2 libasound2 libxshmfence1 libxkbcommon0 \
  fonts-liberation

Web app​

Install web app as PWA (optional)​

Chrome / Edge

1. Open Helix Web
2. Click the install icon in the address bar
3. Confirm install

Safari (macOS)

1. Open Helix Web
2. File → Add to Dock
3. Confirm add

Verify downloads​

All checksums for current release:

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Manual verification:

# macOS/Linux
shasum -a 256 Helix-*.dmg
sha256sum helix-agent-*

# Windows PowerShell
Get-FileHash helix-agent-windows-amd64.exe -Algorithm SHA256

Installation help​

macOS: unidentified developer​

Desktop app

1. Right-click app → Open
2. Confirm Open
3. Or allow under System Settings → Privacy & Security

Server binary

xattr -d com.apple.quarantine helix-agent-macos-*
chmod +x helix-agent-macos-*

Windows: protected your PC​

1. Click More info
2. Click Run anyway
3. Optional: Properties → Unblock

Linux: permission denied​

chmod +x helix-agent-linux-*

After install: first-run checklist​

1. Configure one model provider in Settings
2. Add one workspace (project path)
3. Run a real task end-to-end
4. Explore core docs for architecture and workflows

Continue with:

• Get Started
• Architecture Overview
• Configuration Guide