Install the desktop app
Download and install cliply on macOS and Windows.
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The cliply desktop app lets you tag local video files, export clips, and work without an internet connection. It is a native macOS app built with Tauri. Sign in with your existing cliply account to access your organizations and projects.
System requirements
| Requirement | |
|---|---|
| Platform | macOS (Apple Silicon or Intel) |
| macOS version | A recent macOS release is recommended |
| Internet | Required to sign in and sync; optional once signed in |
| Disk space | App is small; allow extra space for local video files |
The macOS build is universal — it runs natively on Intel and Apple Silicon. AI player tracking needs Apple Silicon.
Install
Download the app
Go to cliply.video/download or use the install script in your terminal:
curl -fsSL https://cliply.video/api/desktop/download -o Cliply.app.zip
The download is the latest stable release — the same version the auto-updater will offer to existing installs.
Remove the quarantine flag
Because the app is not yet notarized by Apple, macOS Gatekeeper will block it on first launch. Run this command after downloading:
xattr -d com.apple.quarantine Cliply.app
This is a one-time step. Future updates delivered by the auto-updater do not require it.
Move to Applications
Drag Cliply.app to your /Applications folder and double-click to open.
Sign in
Sign in with your cliply email and password, or with Google if you connected Google to your account. Your organizations and projects are available immediately after sign-in.
FFmpeg
Clip export and frame extraction require FFmpeg. The desktop app downloads and manages FFmpeg for you automatically the first time you try to export — no Homebrew or manual install needed. See FFmpeg setup for details.
Updates
The app updates itself in the background. See Updates.