Download Atlas
Two ways to run Atlas: Atlas Cloud — free to download, AI chat & voice with a subscription — or Atlas Local — a one-time purchase with AI running entirely on your own machine. Pick your version below.
Atlas Cloud
Free download · AI chat & voice with a subscription
Atlas Local
All of Atlas with the AI running entirely on your own machine. Activate once with your license key, then use it completely offline.
Requires an NVIDIA GPU on Windows/Linux, or Apple Silicon on macOS.
System Requirements
Windows
- OS: Windows 10 or later
- RAM: 4 GB minimum, 8 GB recommended
- Disk: ~500 MB for app + models
- GPU: Optional (DirectML for accelerated embeddings)
macOS
- OS: macOS 12 (Monterey) or later
- RAM: 4 GB minimum, 8 GB recommended
- Disk: ~500 MB for app + models
- GPU: Optional (CoreML for M1/M2/M3 acceleration)
Linux
- OS: Ubuntu 22.04+ / Fedora 38+
- RAM: 4 GB minimum, 8 GB recommended
- Disk: ~500 MB for app + models
- GPU: Optional (CUDA for NVIDIA acceleration)
Getting Started After Download
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Install Atlas
Run the installer for your platform. On Windows, double-click the .exe file. On macOS, open the .dmg and drag Atlas to Applications. On Linux, make the .AppImage executable or install the .deb package.
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Create or select a vault folder
When you first launch Atlas, choose a folder on your machine to store your notes. This is your vault—all your notes, files, and personal knowledge will live here as plain Markdown files. You can use an existing folder with notes or start fresh.
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Write your first note
Click the Files tab and create a new note. Write some thoughts, ideas, or project notes in Markdown format. Your notes are immediately saved as files in your vault folder.
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Try asking Atlas a question about your notes
Go to the Chat tab and ask Atlas something related to what you wrote. The AI will use local semantic search to find relevant context from your vault and provide an answer grounded in your own notes. (Requires a paid subscription for cloud AI features.)
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Explore voice input, CRM, and calendar features
Try voice input (push-to-talk or wake word mode), add people and organizations to your CRM, connect your Google Calendar, and explore the knowledge graph to visualize connections between your notes. See the documentation for detailed guides.
Troubleshooting
Atlas won't start on Linux
Ensure libwebkit2gtk-4.0-37 is installed. On Ubuntu/Debian: sudo apt install libwebkit2gtk-4.0-37. On Fedora: sudo dnf install webkit2gtk3. For .AppImage files, make them executable: chmod +x Atlas-*.AppImage.
Where are my notes stored?
Your notes are stored in the vault folder you selected during setup—plain Markdown files on your machine. You can open this folder anytime from Atlas or navigate to it in your file explorer. You have complete ownership of your data.
macOS says Atlas is from an unidentified developer
Right-click the Atlas app in Applications, select "Open", then click "Open" in the dialog. This adds an exception for Atlas. You only need to do this once. Alternatively, you can go to System Preferences → Security & Privacy → General and click "Open Anyway" after the first launch attempt.
AI features aren't working
Cloud AI features (chat, voice input/output, web search) require a paid subscription. Sign up for a free 14-day trial at atlasnotes.io/signup. Local features (notes, search, CRM, calendar, knowledge graph) work offline without a subscription.
Atlas Local — where do I find my license key?
Sign in and open your dashboard — your key is shown in the "Atlas Local License" section. Paste it into Atlas Local on first launch to activate; after that the app runs fully offline. Don't have a license yet? Get Atlas Local or use the "Get Atlas Local" button in your dashboard.
Does Atlas Local need a GPU?
Yes — Atlas Local runs all AI on your own hardware. On Windows and Linux that means an NVIDIA (CUDA) GPU; on macOS, an Apple Silicon (M1 or later) Mac. The app still opens on unsupported hardware, but AI chat and voice will be unavailable or very slow. If you'd rather not run AI locally, use Atlas Cloud above with a subscription.
For more help, visit our documentation or reach out at info@atlasnotes.io.