Getting started
Install Avera
Download and launch the Avera desktop app on macOS.
Supported platforms
| Platform | Status |
|---|---|
| macOS | Available (DMG installer) |
| Windows | In progress |
| Linux | In progress |
Download the latest macOS build from the Avera website or your team’s distribution channel.
First launch
- Install and open Avera.
- The app opens to Research Library (
/library) with an empty library or a welcome empty state. - You can use the library and notebook without signing in.
If something fails on first launch, quit completely and reopen once. Persistent issues are rare; see Troubleshooting.
Optional: command-line tool
The desktop app bundles the avera CLI for scripts and automation. It uses the same library database as the app.
- When the app is installed, the CLI is typically on your PATH.
- For development builds, run
npm run build:cliin the app source tree and useaveraornpm run cli -- <command>.
See CLI overview for user-facing commands.
Browser connector (optional)
To save references from the web, install the Avera Connector Chrome extension and keep the desktop app running. See Browser connector.