diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 7f98b06..a3028a8 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -14,25 +14,26 @@ One-click installers — no Node.js or terminal required. All releases: [github.com/Anil-matcha/Open-Higgsfield-AI/releases](https://github.com/Anil-matcha/Open-Higgsfield-AI/releases) -### macOS Installation — "damaged and can't be opened" fix +### macOS Installation Guide -Because the app is not code-signed, macOS Gatekeeper will block it with a **"damaged and can't be opened"** message. This is expected — the file is fine. Fix it with one Terminal command: +Because the app is not notarized by Apple, macOS Gatekeeper will block it on first launch. Follow these steps: -**Step 1** — Open the DMG (it will mount even if the warning appears) +**Step 1** — Mount the DMG and drag the app to `/Applications` **Step 2** — Open Terminal and run: ```bash -xattr -cr "/Volumes/Open Higgsfield AI/Open Higgsfield AI.app" -``` - -**Step 3** — Drag the app to `/Applications`, then open it normally. - -If you already copied it to Applications before running the command: -```bash xattr -cr "/Applications/Open Higgsfield AI.app" ``` -> Alternatively: after attempting to open, go to **System Settings → Privacy & Security** → scroll down → click **"Open Anyway"**. +**Step 3** — Right-click the app in `/Applications` → click **Open** → click **Open** again on the dialog + +> You only need to do this once. After that, the app opens normally. + +**Alternative (no Terminal):** +1. Try to open the app — macOS will block it +2. Go to **System Settings → Privacy & Security** +3. Scroll down to find _"Open Higgsfield AI was blocked"_ +4. Click **Open Anyway** → **Open** ### Windows Installation — SmartScreen warning fix