Installation

Jet is a native desktop application built with Tauri v2. It runs on macOS, Windows, and Linux with a small binary size (~15 MB) and fast startup time.

System Requirements

Platform	Minimum Version	Notes
macOS	12.0 (Monterey) or later	Apple Silicon (ARM) and Intel builds available
Windows	10 (build 1809) or later	x64 architecture
Linux	Ubuntu 20.04+ or equivalent	Requires WebKit2GTK 4.1+

Binary size: Jet installers are approximately 15 MB. The app uses your system's native webview rather than bundling a full browser engine, keeping the download small and startup fast.

Download

macOS

Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4): Download Jet_aarch64.dmg
Intel: Download Jet_x64.dmg

Open the .dmg file and drag Jet to your Applications folder. On first launch, macOS may prompt you to confirm the app is from an identified developer.

Windows

x64: Download Jet_x64_en-US.msi

Run the .msi installer and follow the setup wizard. Jet will be added to your Start Menu and optionally to your Desktop.

Linux

AppImage: Download Jet_amd64.AppImage — portable, no installation required
Debian/Ubuntu: Download Jet_amd64.deb

AppImage

chmod +x Jet_amd64.AppImage
./Jet_amd64.AppImage

Debian package

sudo dpkg -i Jet_amd64.deb
sudo apt-get install -f  # resolve any dependencies

Linux dependencies: Jet requires WebKit2GTK 4.1 and its dependencies. On Ubuntu/Debian, install them with:

sudo apt install libwebkit2gtk-4.1-0 libgtk-3-0 libayatana-appindicator3-1

Verifying Your Installation

After installation, launch Jet. You should see the sign-in screen. If the app launches successfully, your installation is complete.

If you encounter issues:

Ensure your operating system meets the minimum version requirements listed above
On Linux, verify that WebKit2GTK is installed: dpkg -l | grep webkit2gtk
On macOS, right-click the app and select "Open" if Gatekeeper blocks it
On Windows, run the installer as administrator if you encounter permission issues

Updating

Jet includes an auto-updater that checks for new versions on launch. When an update is available, you'll be prompted to download and install it. Updates are applied on restart.

You can also manually download the latest version from the Jet website at any time.

Uninstalling

macOS: Drag Jet from Applications to Trash
Windows: Use "Add or Remove Programs" in Settings
Linux (deb): sudo apt remove jet
Linux (AppImage): Delete the AppImage file

Next Steps

Once installed, follow the Quick Start guide to set up your account and send your first AI message.