Luumen runs on macOS, Windows, and Linux. This page covers the requirements, installer steps for each platform, and how to sign in after install.
System requirements
| OS | Minimum |
|---|
| macOS | macOS 11 Big Sur or later |
| Windows | Windows 10 (build 1809) or later |
| Linux | glibc 2.28 or later. Tested on Debian 10+, Ubuntu 20.04+, Fedora 29+, RHEL 8+, OpenSUSE 15.3+ |
If your operating system is older than the versions listed above, upgrade before installing Luumen.
Download
Download the installer for your platform from luumen.ai/download.
Install
Open the disk image
Open the downloaded .dmg. A Finder window appears with the Luumen app icon.
Move to Applications
Drag the Luumen icon into your Applications folder.
Launch
Open Luumen from Applications or Spotlight.
Run the installer
Double-click the .msi and follow the prompts.
Launch
Open Luumen from the Start menu or desktop shortcut.
Luumen is distributed as an AppImage. Additional package formats are planned.Make it executable
chmod +x Luumen-*.AppImage
Move the AppImage to a permanent location such as ~/Applications or /opt so you can launch it more easily.
Sign in or create an account
Luumen requires a cloud account. There is no local-only mode.
Open Luumen
Launch Luumen for the first time. The sign-in screen appears automatically.
Create or sign in
Create a new account or sign in to an existing one.
Add your first server
Once signed in, the onboarding flow takes you straight into adding your first host.
Signing in is what enables LuumenAI, Skills, shared credentials, and audit logs across every device you sign in on.
Updates
Luumen checks for updates automatically and prompts you in-app when a new version is available. Keep it up to date for the latest features, security patches, and bug fixes.
Next steps
