macOS Setup & Permissions

1. Installation

Download the latest .dmg from the Download page and drag Polyglance into your Applications folder.

2. If prompted "Damaged and cannot be opened"

As an open-source project without Apple Developer notarization, macOS Gatekeeper might block execution. Open your Terminal and run:

xattr -cr /Applications/Polyglance.app

3. Required Permissions

In System Settings → Privacy & Security, grant the following permissions:

  • Accessibility: For global hotkeys and text selection inspection.
  • Screen Recording: For OCR scanning, scrolling capture, and video recording.

Windows Setup

1. Installer (Recommended)

Download Windows-x64-Setup.exe from the Download page and run it. It configures startup shortcuts and enables seamless auto-updates.

2. Portable Archive

Download Windows-x64-Portable.zip from the Download page, extract it, and run Polyglance.exe directly.

3. SmartScreen Note

If Windows SmartScreen prompts, click "More info" → "Run anyway".