Install (desktop)
End-user guide for packages from GitHub Releases.
You only need the installer for your OS — no Node.js, npm, or Rust.
| Platform | Package | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| macOS | .dmg |
Prefer the build that matches your chip |
| Windows | .exe (NSIS) |
Installs the app and WebView2 if needed |
| Linux | .AppImage or .deb |
AppImage is the simplest “download and run” option |
macOS
Pick the right DMG
| Your Mac | Download |
|---|---|
| Apple silicon (M1 / M2 / M3 / …) | aarch64 (ARM) |
| Intel | x86_64 |
Open the .dmg, drag WebDAV Client into Applications, then eject the disk image.
If macOS says the app is damaged / Move to Trash
That message is common for unsigned or ad-hoc builds downloaded from the internet on Apple silicon. It is usually Gatekeeper quarantine — not a corrupt download.
Signed & notarized releases (Developer ID) should open normally after you confirm the first launch.
CI / unsigned test builds — clear quarantine after copying the app to Applications:
xattr -cr "/Applications/WebDAV Client.app"Then open the app again (right‑click → Open the first time if macOS still asks).
You may also see “cannot be opened because the developer cannot be verified”. That is expected for unsigned builds: System Settings → Privacy & Security → allow the app, or right‑click → Open.
Windows
- Download the NSIS installer (
…-setup.exe). - Run it (per-user install; admin is usually not required for the app itself).
- Launch WebDAV Client from the Start menu.
The installer can download WebView2 (Edge runtime) if it is missing. A bare portable .exe without WebView2 will not run — prefer the NSIS package for public downloads.
If SmartScreen warns about an unknown publisher, choose More info → Run anyway for unsigned builds. Signed releases should show the publisher name.
Linux
| Package | How to use |
|---|---|
| AppImage | chmod +x WebDAV*.AppImage then run it |
.deb |
sudo dpkg -i WebDAV*.deb (or open with your software installer) |
AppImage needs a working WebKitGTK stack on the system. Prefer AppImage when you want a single file without a package manager.