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There are two ways to install Flowgorithm on your MacOS device.
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### Option 1: Use Homebrew
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#### Option 1: Use Homebrew
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1. Install the package manager [brew](https://www.brew.sh) if you haven't already.
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2. Run the following commands in the Terminal:
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### Option 2: Download the Latest Release
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#### Option 2: Download the Latest Release
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1. Go to the [Flowgorithm-MacOS release page](https://github.com/jostasik/Flowgorithm-MacOS/releases).
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2. Download the latest release.
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3. Run the Flowgorithm installer.
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4. Flowgorithm will be installed in your Applications folder.
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If you have any issues opening the app for the first time, please follow the steps below.
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## Troubleshooting
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### Issue: "Unidentified Developer" Warning
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#### Issue: "Unidentified Developer" Warning
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If you see a message that says "Flowgorithm.app can't be opened because it is from an unidentified developer", it means that your security settings on your MacOS device are preventing the app from opening.
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If you encounter the "Unidentified Developer" warning, follow these steps:
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Here's what you can do to resolve this issue:
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1. Right-click Flowgorithm.app from Finder.
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2. Click "Open".
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### Issue: "Open Anyway" Message
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You should now see a new dialog box that asks if you're sure you want to open the app. Click "Open" to proceed.
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#### Issue: "Apple cannot check it for malicious software" Warning
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If you see a message that says "Apple cannot check it for malicious software", it means that your MacOS device is blocking the installation of the app because it is not from a verified developer.
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Here's what you can do to resolve this issue:
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1. Hold down the Control key and click on the Flowgorithm.app file in Finder.
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2. Choose "Open" from the context menu.
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3. A new dialog box will appear asking if you want to open the app. Click "Open" to proceed.
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Note that you might have to repeat this process every time you open the app.
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If your security settings display the "Open Anyway" message, click "Open Anyway" to proceed.
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#### Issue: "App is Damaged and Can't Be Opened" Error
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## Disclaimer
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If you see a message that says "Flowgorithm.app is damaged and can't be opened", it means that the app has been corrupted during the installation process.
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Here are two ways you can try to resolve this issue:
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1. Move the Flowgorithm.app file to the Trash.
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2. Download the app again from the source you used originally to install the app.
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3. Install the app again.
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If the issue persists, try the following additional troubleshooting step:
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1. Open Terminal from the Applications folder.
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2. Type in the following command and hit Enter:
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```bash
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xattr -d com.apple.quarantine /Applications/Flowgorithm.app
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Please note that I have no affiliation with the original Flowgorithm project. The author of Flowgorithm, Devin Cook, holds all intellectual property rights over this base program. The primary goal of this repository is to expand Flowgorithm's reach to new users outside Microsoft's Windows Operating System.
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If you still encounter issues after trying these troubleshooting steps, please contact me and I'll gladly help get you up and running!
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