Install and update
Download Hull Desktop for macOS, Windows or Linux and keep it up to date.
Download
Hull Desktop is published on the Hull releases page.
| Platform | Download |
|---|---|
| macOS, Apple silicon | .dmg (arm64) |
| macOS, Intel | .dmg (x64) |
| Windows | .exe installer (x64) |
| Linux | .AppImage (x64) |
macOS builds are signed and notarized by Apple, and Windows builds are signed, so they install without security warnings.
Download the file for your platform
Pick the build that matches your computer. On a Mac, check Apple menu › About This Mac: "Apple M" chips use the arm64 build.
Install
- macOS: open the
.dmgand drag Hull Code into Applications. - Windows: run the installer.
- Linux: make the AppImage executable with
chmod +x, then run it.
Open Hull Code
The app walks you through sign-in and setup.
The Hull runtime is bundled inside the app. You don't need to install the CLI to use Hull Desktop.
Updates
Hull Desktop checks for updates shortly after it starts and every few hours while it runs. New versions download in the background; the app never restarts on its own.
When an update is ready, the sidebar shows Update. Click it to restart into the new version. You can also check at any time from Check for Updates... in the app menu or the Help menu.
Intel build on Apple silicon
If you installed the Intel build on an Apple silicon Mac, the sidebar shows a warning. Choose Check for ARM build update to switch to the native build, which is faster.