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1.3. Installation Guide

Backend.AI GO is available for all major desktop operating systems and iOS. Follow the instructions for your specific platform below.

macOS (Apple Silicon Only)

Backend.AI GO is designed specifically for Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4/M5 chips). Intel-based Macs are no longer supported.

  1. Download the .dmg file (e.g., backend-ai-go-0.9.0-macos-arm64.dmg).
  2. Double-click the .dmg to mount it.
  3. Drag the Backend.AI GO icon into your Applications folder.
  4. Launch the app from your Applications folder or via Spotlight.

Security Note

On first launch, you may need to right-click the app and select "Open" or go to System Settings > Privacy & Security to allow the application if it's not yet notarized in your version.

Windows

Backend.AI GO supports Windows 10 and 11 (64-bit).

  1. Download the .exe (NSIS) package.
  2. Run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions.
  3. The application will be installed to your Program Files and a shortcut will be created on your Desktop.
  4. Launch Backend.AI GO.

GPU Support

For best performance on Windows, ensure you have the latest NVIDIA drivers installed if you have an NVIDIA GPU.

Linux

We provide packages for both x64 and ARM64 architectures.

Debian/Ubuntu (.deb)

For x64 (Intel/AMD):

  1. Download the .deb package (e.g., backend-ai-go-x.x.x-linux-x64.deb).
  2. Install it via terminal: 
    sudo dpkg -i backend-ai-go-x.x.x-linux-x64.deb
sudo apt-get install -f  # To fix any missing dependencies

For ARM64 (Raspberry Pi 5, NVIDIA Jetson, etc.):

  1. Download the ARM64 .deb package (e.g., backend-ai-go-x.x.x-linux-arm64.deb).
  2. Install it via terminal: 
    sudo dpkg -i backend-ai-go-x.x.x-linux-arm64.deb
sudo apt-get install -f  # To fix any missing dependencies

Flatpak (x64 only)

Flatpak provides a sandboxed environment that works across most Linux distributions.

  1. Download the .flatpak bundle.
  2. Install it using the following command: 
    flatpak install backend-ai-go-x.x.x-linux-x64.flatpak
  3. Run the application: 
    flatpak run ai.backend.go

iOS

Coming Soon

The iOS version of Backend.AI GO is currently under development and is not yet available on the App Store. Stay tuned for updates on the release.

Backend.AI GO is available on the App Store for iPhone and iPad.

  1. Open the App Store on your iOS device.
  2. Search for "Backend.AI GO".
  3. Tap Get to download and install.
  4. Launch the app and configure your cloud provider API keys.

iOS Limitations

The iOS version connects to cloud AI providers only. Local model inference is not available on iOS due to platform limitations.

Supported iOS Versions: iOS 15.0 or later

Supported Devices: iPhone and iPad with iOS 15.0+

Requirements

Desktop

Component Minimum Recommended
RAM 8 GB 16 GB or more
Storage 10 GB free space 50 GB+ (for multiple models)
GPU (Optional) 4 GB VRAM 8 GB+ VRAM (NVIDIA/AMD/Metal)

iOS

Component Minimum
iOS Version 15.0
Storage 100 MB
Network Required for cloud providers

Need help? Check our Troubleshooting page.