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Gihanga is being prepared for Windows, macOS, and Linux.

The public desktop installers are not live yet. This page shows release status and platform support for schools, makers, and teams preparing to use Gihanga locally.

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Gihanga release channel

Release status

IDEWinmacLinux

Desktop app: active developmentCLI: prototype available in the repoLinux: debug build verifiedWindows/macOS: packaging planned

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Windows

For school labs, learner laptops, and community training rooms where Windows is the main operating system.

Target: Windows 10/11
Format: installer planned
Status: not public yet

Installer planned

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macOS

For creators, founders, and development machines that use Apple hardware.

Target: Apple silicon and Intel review
Format: app bundle planned
Status: not public yet

App bundle planned

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Linux

The current desktop development path. The Linux debug build has been verified locally.

Target: Ubuntu-compatible desktop environments
Format: debug build now, package later
Status: verified for development

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Platform support

What is ready now, and what comes next.

Platform	Desktop app	CLI	Public download	Notes
Windows	Targeted	Supported through Node.js	Coming soon	Installer and update flow still need packaging.
macOS	Targeted	Supported through Node.js	Coming soon	App bundle, signing, and distribution need packaging.
Linux	Debug build verified	Supported through Node.js	Coming soon	Current development build path for the desktop prototype.

CLI requirements

For command-line use

Gihanga CLI command access
A local project folder
Terminal access on Windows, macOS, or Linux

Desktop requirements

For current development builds

Gihanga Desktop workflow access
Local desktop environment for the verified path
Enough disk space for project files and local builds

Use now

Start with the Kinyarwanda-first CLI while desktop installers are prepared.

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