Installation Guide

Get started with Sidian in minutes. Sidian is available for Windows and macOS.

System Requirements

Windows

• Windows 10 or later
• 4GB RAM minimum (8GB recommended)
• 1GB free disk space
• Internet connection optional (for cloud AI models)

macOS

• macOS 10.15 or later
• 4GB RAM minimum (8GB recommended)
• 1GB free disk space
• Internet connection optional (for cloud AI models)

Download and Install

Windows Installation

1. Download the installer

   • Visit the official Sidian website
   • Click the "Download" button
   • Choose Windows installer (.exe) or portable version (.zip)
   • Download will start automatically

2. Run the installer

   • Double-click the downloaded .exe file
   • If Windows Defender appears, click "More info" then "Run anyway"
   • Follow the installation wizard
   • Choose installation directory (default: C:\Users{Username}\AppData\Local\Programs\Sidian)
   • Select additional components if desired

3. Launch Sidian

   • Find Sidian in Start menu or desktop shortcut
   • First launch will trigger setup wizard

macOS Installation

1. Download the package

   • Visit the official Sidian website
   • Click the "Download" button
   • Download the .dmg file for macOS
   • Wait for download to complete

2. Install the application

   • Open the downloaded .dmg file
   • Drag Sidian to your Applications folder
   • Eject the disk image

3. Authorize the application

   • Go to System Preferences → Security & Privacy
   • Click "Open Anyway" to authorize Sidian
   • Or right-click Sidian in Applications and select "Open"

First Launch Setup

When you first open Sidian, you'll be guided through the setup process:

1. Welcome Screen: Choose your theme and basic preferences
2. Account Setup: Sign in to your Sidian account for AI features
3. Extension Migration: Import extensions from VS Code if detected
4. Workspace Selection: Choose or create your first workspace

• Allow access to files, folders, and developer tools

Next Steps

After successful installation:

1. Configure AI Models - Set up your AI preferences in Settings → Providers/Local
2. Learn Keyboard Shortcuts - Master essential shortcuts like Ctrl+L and Ctrl+K
3. Explore Features - Try AI chat, code completion, and quick edit
4. Join Community - Connect with other developers on Discord

Getting Help

If you encounter issues:

• Documentation: docs.sidian.dev
• Support: support@sidian.dev

Your Sidian installation is now complete and ready to use!