Installation
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Installation

WindOp is a native Windows desktop app built with Tauri — a small installer, fast startup, and no bundled browser.

System requirements

ItemRequirement
Operating systemWindows 10 or 11, 64-bit
Memory4 GB minimum, 8 GB recommended
DiskAbout 200 MB for the app, plus room for conversation history and generated media
InternetRequired for cloud AI models. The app itself and your data run locally.
AI accessAn OpenRouter API key, or a WindOp Pro plan with hosted credits

Install

  1. Download the installer

    Get the latest .exe from the Download page. The download page shows the VirusTotal scan status of each release.

  2. Run it

    Double-click the installer. If Windows SmartScreen shows “Windows protected your PC”, choose More info → Run anyway. New builds can take time to build SmartScreen reputation; this warning does not mean the file is damaged.

  3. Launch WindOp

    Open it from the Start menu. On first launch you will see the two-step welcome screen — follow the Quickstart from there.

Updating

WindOp checks for updates itself. When one is ready you will be notified, and you can review the version, release notes, and download progress from SettingsGeneral. Updating keeps your conversations, settings, and memory.

Note

If the in-app updater cannot reach the update server (for example on a restricted network), download the newest installer from the Download page and run it over your existing install.

Where your data lives

  • Conversations, settings, and the search index are stored in a local database file, windop.db.
  • Generated images, video, and speech clips are kept on your device.
  • You can see exact sizes and safely reclaim space in SettingsStorage.

Uninstall

Remove WindOp from Windows Settings → Apps → Installed apps. Your API key is held in Windows secure credential storage; delete it from WindOp (or the credential store) first if you want it gone.

Install problems

SmartScreen blocks the installer

Click More info, then Run anyway.

Antivirus quarantines the app

Restore WindOp from your antivirus history and add an exception. Compare the release's scan status on the Download page if you want to double-check.

The app does not open after installing

Confirm you are on 64-bit Windows 10/11, reboot once, and try launching from the Start menu. If it still fails, see Troubleshooting.

What's next

Quickstart

Connect a model and run your first task.

Security & Privacy

What stays on your machine.

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