Installation
System requirements
| Requirement | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS 12 (Monterey) or later |
| Architecture | Apple Silicon (M1+) and Intel |
| Disk space | ~50 MB |
| Internet | Required for sync features |
Download and install
- Download the installer - Go to clarife.app and click the Download button in the Companion section. The .dmg file will download to your Mac.
- Open the DMG - Double-click the downloaded .dmg file. A window will appear with the clarife capture icon and the Applications folder.
- Drag to Applications - Drag the clarife capture icon into the Applications folder.
- Launch the app - Open clarife capture from your Applications folder or Spotlight. On first launch, macOS may show a security prompt - click Open to allow.
- Grant permissions - clarife capture needs Screen Recording permission to capture screenshots. macOS will prompt you to grant this in System Settings > Privacy & Security > Screen Recording.
⚠️ Warning: You must grant Screen Recording permission for clarife capture to function. Without it, screenshots will be blank or the app will not be able to capture.
Tray icon
After launch, clarife capture runs in the menu bar (tray). Click the tray icon to access:
- Quick capture (region or window)
- Recent captures
- Settings
- Sync status
Auto-start on login
To have clarife capture start automatically when you log in:
- Open clarife capture settings
- Enable Launch at login
Or add it manually via System Settings > General > Login Items.
Updating
clarife capture checks for updates automatically. When a new version is available, you will be prompted to download and install it.
Can I install clarife capture on Windows or Linux?
Currently, clarife capture is available for macOS only. You can still use clarife's web editor on any platform - paste screenshots directly with Cmd+V or Ctrl+V.
How do I uninstall the app?
Drag clarife capture from your Applications folder to the Trash. To remove all data, also delete ~/Library/Application Support/app.clarife.capture.
The app doesn't appear in the menu bar
Ensure clarife capture is running (check Activity Monitor). If the tray icon is hidden, it may be behind other menu bar icons - try resizing or holding Cmd and dragging icons to rearrange.