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Install the Tallyfy desktop app

How to install the Tallyfy desktop app

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The Tallyfy desktop app wraps the same web app you already use, so all features work the same, but it adds desktop benefits like native notifications and system tray access.

Why use the desktop app?

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  • Native notifications - Get task reminders even when your browser is closed
  • System tray - Quick access from your menubar or taskbar
  • Automatic login (macOS) - The app can import your existing Google or Microsoft login from Chrome, so you may already be logged in. On Windows you sign in normally, the usual way
  • Auto-updates - New versions install automatically
  • Dedicated window - Keep Tallyfy separate from your browser tabs

Download and install

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Download the installer for your platform:

PlatformDownload
macOS (Apple Silicon)Tallyfy-1.0.0-arm64.dmg ↗
macOS (Intel)Tallyfy-1.0.0.dmg ↗
WindowsTallyfy-Setup-1.0.0.exe ↗

macOS

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  1. Download the .dmg file for your Mac (Intel or Apple Silicon)
  2. Open the DMG and drag the Tallyfy icon to your Applications folder
  3. On first launch, right-click the app and select Open to bypass Gatekeeper (the app isn’t notarized yet)
  4. If you see a “damaged” error, open Terminal and run: xattr -cr /Applications/Tallyfy.app

Windows

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  1. Download the .exe installer
  2. Run the installer and follow the prompts
  3. On first launch, Windows SmartScreen may show a warning. Click More info then Run anyway
  4. The app appears in your Start menu

Linux

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Tallyfy publishes desktop builds for macOS and Windows only, which is why there’s no Linux row in the download table above. The app can be built for Linux, so contact support if you need one.

System requirements

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PlatformMinimum version
macOS12.0 (Monterey) or later
WindowsWindows 10 or later
LinuxNo published build. Available on request, see the Linux section above

Signing in

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On macOS, the app tries to import your existing login from Chrome on first launch. If you’re already signed into Google or Microsoft in Chrome, you may be logged into Tallyfy right away. On Windows the app doesn’t do this, so just sign in below.

To sign in yourself, or if automatic login doesn’t work:

  1. Click any sign-in option (Google, Microsoft, email)
  2. Complete the authentication flow - it opens in your system browser
  3. Return to the desktop app after signing in

Troubleshooting

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macOS shows “app is damaged” error

This happens because the app isn’t notarized yet. Fix it by running:

Terminal window
xattr -cr /Applications/Tallyfy.app

Windows SmartScreen warning

Click More info then Run anyway. This warning appears because the app doesn’t yet have an extended validation certificate.

Not logged in automatically

The Chrome cookie import is a macOS feature. It isn’t part of the Windows app, so on Windows this is expected: click any sign-in option and complete the flow as described above.

On macOS, the import needs access to Chrome’s Safe Storage, so you’ll be prompted to allow Keychain access. Click Allow to enable automatic login.

App won’t start

Make sure you have the correct version for your system architecture (Intel vs Apple Silicon on Mac, 64-bit vs 32-bit on Windows).

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