User Guide

AstraBrew Launcher Guide

Install AstraBrew on Windows or macOS and find answers to common setup questions.

Install the Launcher

3 steps

1

Download an installer

Open the download page and choose the package for your operating system:
  • Windows: download the recommended .exe installer or the portable .zip archive
  • macOS: download the .dmg disk image and choose the appropriate release asset for your Mac
2

Install on Windows

Double-click AstraBrew Launcher_<version>_x64-setup.exe and complete the setup wizard:
  1. If SmartScreen appears, select "More info" and then "Run anyway"
  2. Confirm the installation location and shortcut options
  3. Choose "Install", then launch AstraBrew from the Start menu or desktop
  4. For the portable build, extract the ZIP and run the application directly
3

Install on macOS

Open the downloaded .dmg and move AstraBrew Launcher into Applications:
  1. Double-click the .dmg to mount it
  2. Drag AstraBrew Launcher into the Applications folder
  3. Launch it from Applications; if Gatekeeper blocks the first launch, right-click the app and choose "Open"