Get Reliant up and running on your system with these simple installation steps.

The easiest way to install Reliant is via Homebrew:

  brew install --cask reliant-labs/reliant/reliant

Or add the tap first, then install:

  brew tap reliant-labs/reliant
brew install --cask reliant

Homebrew automatically downloads the correct version for your Mac (Apple Silicon or Intel).

System Requirements

Before installing Reliant, ensure your system meets these requirements:

Operating System

macOS

  • Minimum: macOS 11.0 (Big Sur)
  • Recommended: macOS 13.0 (Ventura) or later
  • Supported: Both Intel and Apple Silicon

Linux

  • Supported: x86_64 and ARM64 architectures
  • Format: AppImage (compatible with most distributions)

Hardware Requirements

  • RAM: Minimum 8GB, recommended 16GB+
  • Storage: At least 4GB of free disk space
  • Processor: Intel x86-64, Apple Silicon, or ARM64

Additional Requirements

  • Internet Connection: Required for AI features and updates
  • API Key: Required for AI functionality (see options below)
  • Git: Optional but recommended for version control features

Getting an API Key

Option 1: Use Your Claude Code Subscription

If you have a Claude Code subscription, you can use it with Reliant:

  • Run claude setup-token in your terminal
  • Copy the displayed API key
  • Use it with the Anthropic provider in Reliant

Option 2: Get a Provider API Key

Sign up directly with any supported provider (Anthropic, OpenAI, etc.) and generate an API key from their dashboard.

Direct Download

Alternatively, you can download Reliant directly.

macOS

Choose the version for your Mac:

download Reliant for Apple Silicon

For Apple M Series Macs

download Reliant for Intel Macs

For Intel based Macs

Not sure which version? Check Apple menu → About This Mac → Chip

Linux

Choose the version for your Linux system:

download Reliant for x86_64

For Intel/AMD 64-bit systems

download Reliant for ARM64

For ARM 64-bit systems

Linux installation: After downloading, make the AppImage executable with chmod +x Reliant-latest-linux-*.AppImage and run it.

Post-Installation Setup

After installation, you’ll need to:

  1. Launch Reliant (from Applications on macOS, or run the AppImage on Linux)
  2. Choose a project folder to work with
  3. Select your preferred AI provider
  4. Configure API Key in the settings

Updating Reliant

Via Homebrew

If you installed via Homebrew:

  brew upgrade --cask reliant

Manual Update

To manually check for updates:

  1. Go to Reliant → Check for Updates
  2. Or download from here
  3. Install over existing version
  4. Restart Reliant

Uninstalling Reliant

Via Homebrew

If you installed via Homebrew:

  brew uninstall --cask reliant

To also remove settings and logs:

  brew uninstall --cask reliant --zap

macOS (Manual Removal)

To fully uninstall Reliant manually on macOS:

  1. Quit Reliant if it’s running
  2. Delete the app:
    • Drag Reliant from Applications to Trash
    • Empty Trash
  3. Remove settings (optional):
      rm -rf ~/Library/Application\ Support/reliant
rm -rf ~/Library/Logs/Reliant
  4. Remove preferences:
      defaults delete com.reliantlabs.reliant

Linux

To fully uninstall Reliant on Linux:

  1. Quit Reliant if it’s running
  2. Delete the AppImage file
  3. Remove settings (optional):
      rm -rf ~/.config/reliant
rm -rf ~/.local/share/reliant

Your projects and code remain untouched

Getting Help

If you encounter installation issues contact support at support@reliantlabs.com

Next: Getting Started - Learn how to launch and use Reliant for the first time.