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title: Desktop Client
description: Download and use the CowAgent desktop client (macOS / Windows)
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CowAgent ships a ready-to-use desktop client with the Agent runtime bundled in — **no need to install Python or dependencies manually**. Just download, install, and run your local super AI assistant.

<img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/zhayujie/cowagent-assets@main/screenshots/en/desktop-chat-demo-en.png" alt="CowAgent Desktop client" />

## Download & Install

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  Download the macOS / Windows installer
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  <Tab title="macOS">
    1. Open the [download page](https://cowagent.ai/download/) and pick the build for your chip:
       - Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4): download the `arm64` build
       - Intel: download the `x64` build
    2. Open the downloaded `.dmg` and drag CowAgent into your Applications folder.
    3. Launch CowAgent from Launchpad or Applications.
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  <Tab title="Windows">
    1. Open the [download page](https://cowagent.ai/download/) and download the Windows installer (`.exe`).
    2. Run the installer and follow the prompts (you can choose the install directory).
    3. Launch CowAgent from the desktop or Start menu.
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## Auto Update

The desktop client has built-in auto-update. When a new version is available it is detected automatically; you can also manually "Check for updates" from the menu in the bottom-left corner and upgrade with one click.

## Desktop vs. Command-line Deployment

- **Desktop client**: best for personal use on your own computer — works out of the box, GUI-based, auto-updating.
- **Command-line deployment**: best for developers or long-running servers with more customization. See [Quick Start](/guide/quick-start).