qbit_manage/docs/Installation.md
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4.5.4 (#910)
# Improvements
- Support cross-platform binary builds (Linux/Windows/MacOS)
- Adds desktop app installers (Linux/Windows/MacOS)
- Container images for latest now pointed to newest version
automatically (Fixes #897)
- Enable automatic open of webUI in local installs
- Add persistence toggling for webUI scheduler

# Bug Fixes
- Fix schedule.yml not loaded upon restarting Docker container (Fixes
#906)
- Fix bug where torrents were not being paused after share limits
reached (Fixes #901)
- Fix(api): prevent path traversal vulnerability in backup restore
endpoint (Fixes CWE-22 Security Vulnerability)
- Fix scheduler to run interval jobs immediately on startup

**Full Changelog**:
https://github.com/StuffAnThings/qbit_manage/compare/v4.5.3...v4.5.4

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# Installation Options
qbit_manage offers multiple installation methods to suit different use cases:
## Installation Methods
### 1. Desktop App (Recommended for most users)
- **Windows**: Download and run the `.exe` installer
- **macOS**: Download and install the `.dmg` package
- **Linux**: Download and install the `.deb` package
The desktop app provides a graphical interface and automatically handles configuration file setup.
### 2. Standalone Binary (Command-line)
- **Windows**: `qbit-manage-windows-amd64.exe`
- **macOS**: `qbit-manage-macos-arm64` (Apple Silicon) or `qbit-manage-macos-x86_64` (Intel)
- **Linux**: `qbit-manage-linux-amd64`
Perfect for server environments, automation, or users who prefer command-line tools.
### 3. Docker Container
- Multi-architecture support (amd64, arm64, arm/v7)
- Ideal for containerized environments and NAS systems
### 4. Python Installation
- Install from source or PyPI
- For developers or users who want to modify the code
## Detailed Installation Guides
- [Desktop App Installation](#desktop-app-installation)
- [Standalone Binary Installation](#standalone-binary-installation)
- [Docker Installation](Docker-Installation)
- [Python/Source Installation](Local-Installations)
- [unRAID Installation](Unraid-Installation)
- [NIX Installation](Nix-Installation)
## Desktop App Installation
### Windows
1. Download `qbit-manage-*-desktop-installer-setup.exe` from the [releases page](https://github.com/StuffAnThings/qbit_manage/releases)
2. Run the installer and follow the setup wizard
3. Launch qbit_manage from the Start Menu or desktop shortcut
4. The app will automatically create the configuration directory and files
### macOS
1. Download `qbit-manage-*-desktop-installer.dmg` from the [releases page](https://github.com/StuffAnThings/qbit_manage/releases)
2. Open the DMG file and drag qbit_manage to your Applications folder
3. Launch qbit_manage from Applications (you may need to allow it in System Preferences > Security & Privacy)
4. The app will automatically create the configuration directory and files
### Linux
1. Download `qbit-manage-*-desktop-installer.deb` from the [releases page](https://github.com/StuffAnThings/qbit_manage/releases)
2. Install using your package manager:
```bash
sudo dpkg -i qbit-manage-*-desktop-installer.deb
sudo apt-get install -f # Fix any dependency issues
```
3. Launch qbit_manage from your applications menu or run `qbit-manage` in terminal
4. The app will automatically create the configuration directory and files
## Standalone Binary Installation
### Windows
1. Download `qbit-manage-windows-amd64.exe` from the [releases page](https://github.com/StuffAnThings/qbit_manage/releases)
2. Place the executable in a directory of your choice (e.g., `C:\Program Files\qbit-manage\`)
3. Add the directory to your PATH environment variable (optional)
4. Run from Command Prompt or PowerShell:
```cmd
qbit-manage-windows-amd64.exe --help
```
### macOS
1. Download the appropriate binary from the [releases page](https://github.com/StuffAnThings/qbit_manage/releases):
- `qbit-manage-macos-arm64` for Apple Silicon Macs (M1, M2, M3, etc.)
- `qbit-manage-macos-x86_64` for Intel Macs
2. Make the binary executable:
```bash
chmod +x qbit-manage-macos-*
```
3. Move to a directory in your PATH (optional):
```bash
sudo mv qbit-manage-macos-* /usr/local/bin/qbit-manage
```
4. Run the binary:
```bash
./qbit-manage-macos-* --help
```
### Linux
1. Download `qbit-manage-linux-amd64` from the [releases page](https://github.com/StuffAnThings/qbit_manage/releases)
2. Make the binary executable:
```bash
chmod +x qbit-manage-linux-amd64
```
3. Move to a directory in your PATH (optional):
```bash
sudo mv qbit-manage-linux-amd64 /usr/local/bin/qbit-manage
```
4. Run the binary:
```bash
./qbit-manage-linux-amd64 --help
```
## Quick Reference: Default Configuration File Locations
### Desktop App & Standalone Binary
- **Windows**: `%APPDATA%\qbit-manage\config.yml`
- **macOS**: `~/Library/Application Support/qbit-manage/config.yml`
- **Linux**: `~/.config/qbit-manage/config.yml`
### Docker Installation
- **Container Path**: `/app/config.yml`
- **Host Mount**: Typically mounted from `/path/to/your/config:/config`
### Custom Location
You can override the default location using the `--config-file` or `-c` command line option:
```bash
qbit-manage --config-file /path/to/your/config.yml
```