Which platforms and installers are available for Noi?

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Noi (noib.app) ships desktop builds for macOS, Windows, and Linux. macOS has separate Apple Silicon (arm64) and Intel (x64) builds, Windows uses an x64 .msi installer, and Linux is offered as AppImage, x86_64.rpm, and amd64.deb packages. Check your OS and CPU architecture first, then pick the matching file.

Platform and installer matrix

Platform Architecture Installer / package Notes
macOS Apple Silicon (arm64) macOS build (arm64) For M-series Macs
macOS Intel (x64) macOS build (x64) For Intel-based Macs
Windows x64 .msi Standard Windows installer
Linux x86_64 AppImage Portable, run without system install
Linux x86_64 .rpm For RPM-based distributions
Linux amd64 .deb For Debian-based distributions

The site lists these builds directly; no other platforms or architectures are mentioned.

How to choose the right build

macOS: match the chip

Open → About This Mac. If the chip line says Apple M-series, take the arm64 build. If it says Intel, take the x64 build. Running the wrong one either fails to launch or runs under translation, so matching is worth the extra check.

Windows: one option

The only listed Windows package is the x64 .msi. This covers most modern Windows PCs. If you are on an ARM Windows device, the site does not list a native build, so verify compatibility before installing.

Linux: pick by distribution

  • AppImage — works across distributions without installing; make it executable and run it.
  • .deb — for Debian, Ubuntu, and derivatives.
  • .rpm — for Fedora, RHEL, and derivatives.

If you are unsure of your distribution family, the AppImage is the least committal choice.

What you get after installing

The installers deliver the same app across platforms. Per the site, Noi is built around an interaction-first workflow with multi-window management, session isolation, and local-first data (history, prompts, and settings stay on-device). It also includes prompt management for AI chats, a built-in terminal, a noi CLI for controlling Noi from tools like Claude Code, Codex, and Gemini CLI, and multiple themes.

Common snags

  • Wrong macOS architecture — the most frequent mismatch; confirm the chip before downloading.
  • Linux package type — a .deb will not install on an RPM-based system and vice versa; use AppImage if in doubt.
  • No pricing or login details are stated on the page, so do not assume the download is free or requires no account; check at the point of download.

Quick verification

After installing, launch Noi and confirm the app opens and your platform-specific features (terminal, multi-window) are present. If the app refuses to start on macOS, re-check whether you downloaded the arm64 or x64 build against your actual chip.