Identify Your Operating System and Architecture

Before downloading, check your system specifications. The launcher supports multiple architectures. For Windows, you can choose between ARM64, X64, or X86. Most modern desktop PCs use X64. For macOS, a Universal binary is available. Linux users have the most options, including aarch64 and x86_64. FreeBSD users should select the x86_64 tar.gz file. If you are unsure of your architecture, check your system settings. The page explicitly lists file names and sizes for each platform. For example, the Windows X64 MSI installer is 9.5 MB, while the portable ZIP is 10.5 MB.

Select the Correct File Format

Choose between installed and portable versions where available. The MSI file for Windows will guide you through an installation process. The portable ZIP file extracts to a folder and runs without modifying system files. macOS users should download the DMG file to mount the installer. Linux users can choose from AppImage, DEB, Flatpak, RPM, or tar.gz formats. Pick the format that matches your distribution. The AppImage is convenient for running without installation. The DEB format is for Debian-based systems like Ubuntu. The RPM format is for Red Hat-based systems like Fedora. If you are on a generic Linux setup, the tar.gz file provides the raw binary.

Download and Verify the File

Click the download link to save the file to your computer. All links point directly to the official GitHub release repository. OpenCraftTools does not host the files itself. After downloading, you should verify the file integrity. The source page mentions using SHA256SUMS.txt for verification. This ensures the file has not been corrupted during transfer and matches the official release. This step is crucial for security when installing native software. Do not skip this verification step if you are comfortable using checksum tools.

Install and Launch the Application

Run the installer or extract the portable files. For the Windows MSI, double-click and follow the prompts. For the macOS DMG, drag the application to your Applications folder. For Linux, install the package using your system's package manager or run the AppImage directly. Once installed, launch ArtCraft Launcher. It will initialize the Craft App Suite locally. No account creation is needed to start the basic workflow. The tool operates locally on your machine, meaning your work remains on your device unless you explicitly choose to share it.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

If the download fails, check your internet connection. If the file does not verify against the SHA256 checksum, delete it and download again. If the application does not launch on Linux, ensure you have the necessary runtime dependencies installed. For the AppImage, you may need to make it executable by changing its permissions in your file system. On Windows, if SmartScreen blocks the executable, click More Info and then Run Anyway. The software is open-source under the MIT or Apache-2.0 license, which means the code is publicly available for inspection if you have security concerns.

Checklist

• Confirm your operating system and architecture (e.g., Windows X64).
• Select the appropriate file format (MSI, DMG, AppImage, etc.).
• Download the file from the official GitHub link.
• Verify the file integrity using SHA256SUMS.txt.
• Install or extract the application files.
• Launch ArtCraft Launcher to initialize the Craft App Suite.