> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.matterai.so/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Install Orbital

> How to download and install Orbital on your machine

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Orbital is a powerful AI coding IDE built from the ground up to be the ultimate Cursor and Windsurf alternative.

<Warning>
  **Apple Silicon Only:** Currently, Orbital is available exclusively for macOS on Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4). Support for Windows is coming soon.
</Warning>

## Installation Steps

<Steps>
  <Step title="Download Orbital">
    Download the latest macOS (Apple Silicon) installer from our website.

    <Card title="Download for Mac (Apple Silicon)" icon="apple" href="https://matterai.so">
      Download Orbital .dmg Installer
    </Card>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Install the Application">
    Once the `.dmg` file has finished downloading, open it and drag the **Orbital** app into your `Applications` folder.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Launch Orbital">
    Open Orbital from your `Applications` folder or via Spotlight.

    *Note: On your first launch, macOS might prompt you to confirm opening the app since it was downloaded from the internet. Click "Open" to proceed.*
  </Step>

  <Step title="Sign In">
    Upon launching Orbital, sign in with your MatterAI account to authenticate and start using the autonomous AI capabilities.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Coming Soon

* **Windows Support**: Actively in development and releasing very soon!
* **Intel Mac Support**: X86 architecture support is planned for a future release.