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v2.0.0 Canvas Downloader for MacOS (ARM64) M-chips

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@birkls birkls released this 07 May 12:08
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MacOS Release .dmg TEST 1. Size: ~124mb

馃摝 Installation Instructions (macOS)

  1. Download the Canvas_Downloader_macOS.dmg file from the assets below.
  2. Open the .dmg and drag Canvas Downloader into your Applications folder.
  3. First Launch Security Bypass:
  4. Because the app is not signed with a paid Apple Developer ID, macOS will block it with an "unidentified developer" warning.
  5. How to open: Right-click the app in your Applications folder and select Open. Click Open again in the pop-up dialog. You only need to do this once.

Prerequisite: Ensure you have Google Chrome installed, as the app uses it for the interface.

馃洜 Technical Notes

  • Architecture: Python 3.13 / Streamlit 1.51 / CustomTkinter.
  • Distribution: PyInstaller (One-dir + BUNDLE).
  • Automation: Uses AppleScript bridges to replicate Windows-style Office COM automation for PDF conversions.
  • For detailed instructions and security tips, see the README.md.