Which download do I need?
| Your system | File |
|---|---|
| Windows | …_x64-setup.exe (installer) — or …_x64_en-US.msi |
| macOS — Apple Silicon (M-series) | …_aarch64.dmg |
| macOS — Intel | …_x64.dmg |
| Linux — Debian / Ubuntu | …_amd64.deb |
| Linux — Fedora / RHEL | …_x86_64.rpm |
| Linux — other / portable | …_amd64.AppImage |
The latest.json, .sig, and .app.tar.gz files are used by the in-app
auto-updater — you don't need them for a manual install.
First launch (unsigned builds)
These installers aren't OS-code-signed yet, so you may get a warning:
- macOS — if it says "Packetboat is damaged and can't be opened",
that's Gatekeeper on the unsigned download, not real damage. Move it
to Applications, then run:
xattr -dr com.apple.quarantine /Applications/Packetboat.app - Windows — on the SmartScreen prompt, click More info → Run anyway.