Installation

Install the xiantong desktop app on macOS, Windows, or Linux

Install the xiantong desktop app on macOS, Windows, or Linux.

xiantong is a native desktop application. It runs locally, stores credentials encrypted on disk, and connects to external services only when you configure sources.

System Requirements#

Manual Install#

macOS#

https://docs.xiantong.app/electron/latest/xiantong-Agents-arm64.dmg

Download the DMG, drag xiantong to Applications, and launch it from Applications or Spotlight.

Windows#

https://docs.xiantong.app/electron/latest/xiantong-Agents-x64.exe

Download and run the installer, then launch from the Start menu or desktop shortcut.

Linux#

https://docs.xiantong.app/electron/latest/xiantong-Agents-x64.AppImage

Make it executable and run it:

chmod +x xiantong-Agents-x64.AppImage
./xiantong-Agents-x64.AppImage

FUSE is required on Linux.

Script Install#

macOS / Linux:

curl -fsSL https://docs.xiantong.app/install-app.sh | bash

Windows:

irm https://docs.xiantong.app/install-app.ps1 | iex

Launch#

After installation, launch xiantong from your platform's app launcher or by running the installed command. First launch opens the setup wizard.

Next Steps#

• Add sources: GitHub, Linear, APIs, and local files.
• Optimize command output with RTK for command-heavy coding sessions.