Install
Download and install Lévin™ Harness on an Apple silicon Mac, then open your first local project.
Before you start
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Computer | An Apple silicon Mac |
| Model access | An API key or endpoint for a supported model provider |
| Project | A local folder you are comfortable letting Lévin™ Harness read and edit |
| Remote compute | Optional. You can connect a Linux GPU host over SSH later. |
Remote compute is not required to install Lévin™ Harness or open a local project. Connect it later only when a workflow needs a remote GPU.
Download
Get the current preview build for macOS on Apple silicon.
Install the app
Once the disk image finishes downloading:
- 1
Open the disk image
Open the downloaded
.dmgfile from your browser or Downloads folder. - 2
Move Lévin™ Harness to Applications
Drag Lévin™ Harness into the Applications folder in the installer window.
- 3
Finish installation
Wait for the copy to finish, then eject the Lévin™ Harness disk image from Finder.
First launch
After launching Lévin™ Harness, manually open the Settings panel, go to the Model page, and configure an LLM connection before starting your first task.
- 01
Open Model settings
In Settings, select Model, choose New provider, then enter the configuration name, provider protocol, Base URL, API key, model, and context window.
- 02
Test and save
Select Test Connection. After the connection succeeds, create the configuration and set it as the default model.
- 03
Open a project and verify the first run
Close Settings, add or select a local project directory, then start a chat and ask Lévin™ Harness to list the files or summarize the README. Review the selected model and permissions before sending.
You can add or change model connections later from Settings → Model.
Installation help
How do I know whether my Mac uses Apple silicon?
Open the Apple menu, choose About This Mac, and check the Chip field. Apple M-series chips use Apple silicon.
The download does not start
Retry the download, confirm that your browser allows downloads, and check the Downloads folder before starting another copy.
macOS will not open the app
Confirm that Lévin™ Harness is in Applications and that the copy has completed. If macOS shows a security message, keep its wording and contact support before changing system security settings.
I still need help
Open Support & Feedback and include your Mac model, the step that failed, and the exact error message. Remove API keys and private project data from screenshots or logs.