> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.skillcreator.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Installation

> Download and install SkillCreator for macOS.

## System requirements

| Requirement  | Details                             |
| ------------ | ----------------------------------- |
| OS           | macOS 11 (Big Sur) or later         |
| Architecture | Apple Silicon (M1+)                 |
| Disk space   | \~115 MB                            |
| Runtime      | No additional dependencies required |

## Download

Download the latest `.dmg` from [skillcreator.ai](https://skillcreator.ai).

<Steps>
  <Step title="Download the DMG">
    Visit [skillcreator.ai](https://skillcreator.ai) and click **Download for macOS**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Install">
    Open the `.dmg` file and drag SkillCreator into your Applications folder.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Launch">
    Open SkillCreator from Applications. On first launch, macOS may ask you to confirm since the app was downloaded from the internet.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## What happens on first launch

When SkillCreator starts for the first time, it:

1. Creates a local SQLite database at `~/Library/Application Support/SkillCreator/skillcreator/`
2. Starts a local RPC server for CLI and MCP access
3. Auto-registers the MCP server with detected agent runtimes (Claude Code, Cursor, Gemini CLI, Claude Desktop)
4. Installs the `skillcreator` CLI to `~/.local/bin/` (with `sc` alias)

<Info>
  The app works fully offline. No account or internet connection is required for core functionality.
</Info>

## CLI installation

The CLI is bundled with the desktop app and installed automatically. Verify it works:

```bash theme={"dark"}
skillcreator --version
# or use the short alias
sc --version
```

If the command is not found, add `~/.local/bin` to your PATH:

```bash theme={"dark"}
export PATH="$HOME/.local/bin:$PATH"
```

## Auto-updates

SkillCreator checks for updates automatically on launch. When an update is available, a banner appears at the top of the app. Updates are downloaded in the background and applied on next restart.

## Uninstall

1. Quit SkillCreator
2. Delete from Applications
3. Optionally remove data: `rm -rf ~/Library/Application\ Support/SkillCreator`
4. Optionally remove CLI: `rm ~/.local/bin/skillcreator ~/.local/bin/sc`