Install & updates FAQ
What operating systems does Ironspire support?
Ironspire supports Windows (10/11, 64-bit), macOS (Intel and Apple Silicon) and Linux (64-bit, .deb and AppImage). Minimum requirements are 4 GB RAM and 500 MB of free disk space.
See the installation guide for download links and system requirements.
How do I install Ironspire on Windows?
The quickest way is with winget:
winget install Ironspire.IronspireAlternatively, download the .exe installer from ironspire.dev/download and run it directly. The installer walks you through setup and places Ironspire in your Programs folder.
How do auto-updates work?
Ironspire checks for updates via GitHub Releases 5 seconds after launch, then every 4 hours while the app is open. When an update is found, you choose how to install it:
- Guarded: waits until all agents are idle (recommended)
- Force: stops agents immediately and installs
- Deferred: installs once agents finish naturally
After the update installs, a What's New modal shows the changelog for the new version. You can dismiss the update banner and be reminded on the next check cycle if you are not ready to update.
See the Auto-Updates guide for full details.
Can I use a beta update channel?
Yes. In Settings > About, toggle on the beta channel to receive pre-release builds. Beta releases include features and fixes ahead of the stable channel and use the same update mechanism as stable. A distinct banner appears in the app when the beta channel is active.
Does Ironspire need a GPU or internet connection?
Ironspire itself does not require a GPU. AI models run remotely via your configured provider's API (Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, etc.), so model inference happens on their infrastructure rather than your hardware.
An internet connection is required for API calls to remote model providers. Ironspire continues working offline for local features (file editing, terminal, settings management). If you use Ollama for locally hosted models, those also work without an internet connection.