macOS Installation Guide
Install and configure AiBooster client on Mac.
macOS Installation Guide
System Requirements
- macOS 11.0 (Big Sur) or later
- Supports Intel and Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3)
Installation Methods
Method 1: App Store (Recommended)
- Open App Store
- Search for "AiBooster"
- Click "Get" to download and install
- Open from Launchpad
Method 2: DMG Package
- Download
AiBooster.dmgfrom official website - Double-click to open the DMG file
- Drag AiBooster to Applications folder
- Open from Launchpad or Applications folder
First Run
When opening the app for the first time, macOS may show a security prompt:
- Open System Settings → Privacy & Security
- Scroll down to Security section
- Click "Open Anyway" button
- Enter password to confirm
System Extension Installation
AiBooster requires a system extension for TUN mode:
- First connection will prompt to install system extension
- Click "Open System Settings"
- In Privacy & Security → Security
- Click "Allow" button
- Enter password to confirm
- Restart your computer for extension to take effect
Adding Subscription
- Click menu bar icon to open main interface
- Click "+" to add configuration
- Select "Subscription Link"
- Paste your subscription URL
- Click "Save"
Connecting
- Select a server from node list
- Click connect button
- First connection requires VPN configuration approval in system settings
- Menu bar icon changes color when connected
Menu Bar Operations
Right-click menu bar icon to:
- Quickly switch nodes
- Enable/disable proxy
- View traffic statistics
- Open settings interface
Uninstallation
- Quit AiBooster
- Open Applications folder
- Drag AiBooster to Trash
- To clean configuration:
rm -rf ~/Library/Application\ Support/AiBooster rm -rf ~/Library/Preferences/com.aibooster.*
Apple Silicon Mac users: Ensure you download the Universal or arm64 version for best performance.