Installation
Download the latest release from GitHub Releases:
Release Artifacts
Section titled “Release Artifacts”The release workflow currently produces these platform bundles:
| Platform | Typical files |
|---|---|
| Linux | .deb, .AppImage, .rpm |
| macOS Apple Silicon | aarch64.dmg |
| macOS Intel | x64.dmg |
| Windows | NSIS .exe, .msi |
| Chrome launcher | novywave-chrome-linux-x64, novywave-chrome-macos-aarch64, novywave-chrome-macos-x64, novywave-chrome-windows-x64.exe |
Choose Your Platform
Section titled “Choose Your Platform”- Linux installation for
.deb,.AppImage, and RPM-oriented guidance - macOS installation for Apple Silicon, Intel, and Gatekeeper notes
- Windows installation for installer, SmartScreen, and WebView2 guidance
Chrome Desktop Launcher
Section titled “Chrome Desktop Launcher”The Chrome Desktop Launcher is a lightweight alternative to the standard desktop application. It starts the NovyWave backend and opens the interface in Chrome, Chromium, or Microsoft Edge using --app mode.
This option is useful when:
- WebKitGTK rendering is slow on your Linux system
- You prefer Chrome’s rendering engine
- You want a minimal installation without platform-specific GUI dependencies
Download the Chrome launcher for your platform from the GitHub Releases page:
| Platform | File |
|---|---|
| Linux | novywave-chrome-linux-x64 |
| macOS Apple Silicon | novywave-chrome-macos-aarch64 |
| macOS Intel | novywave-chrome-macos-x64 |
| Windows | novywave-chrome-windows-x64.exe |
Automatic Updates
Section titled “Automatic Updates”Auto-update is available for Linux AppImage, macOS DMG, and Windows NSIS installs. When a newer release is available, the application prompts you to update in place.
Debian .deb, RPM, and MSI installs do not auto-update — download the new package from the GitHub Releases page manually.
Verifying Your Installation
Section titled “Verifying Your Installation”After installation, launch NovyWave. You should see the main window with three panels:
- Files & Scopes (top-left) — Load and browse waveform files
- Variables (top-right) — Select signals to display
- Selected Variables (bottom) — View waveform timeline
Try loading a waveform file using the Load Files button to verify everything works.
Building from Source
Section titled “Building from Source”See Building from Source if you want to run NovyWave locally or contribute changes.