Install Ship Studio

Installing from the command line means you always get the latest build, the install stays small, and you skip the “unidentified developer” security warnings that come with downloaded apps. One command, no dragging icons into folders.

On a Mac, press ⌘ + Space, type “Terminal”, and hit enter. On Windows, search for “PowerShell” in the Start menu. Paste the command in, press enter, and follow the prompts. That’s the only terminal step.

Yes. The command downloads the Ship Studio installer and runs it — nothing is hidden. You can open the script in your browser and read it before running, and the source is public on GitHub. If anything looks off, ask in the Slack first.

macOS on both Apple Silicon (M1–M5) and Intel, plus Windows 10 or later (64-bit). Windows is still in early access, so expect a few rough edges — tell us in Slack if you hit one.

No. The command is the only terminal step. After that Ship Studio is a normal app — you describe what you want in plain English and it builds it.

Just the command and a few minutes. Ship Studio walks you through connecting your AI coding agent (from around $20/mo), a free GitHub account to store your code, and your hosting provider to put sites online. You can set those up as you go.

Copy the error message and drop it in the Slack — someone has almost certainly seen it before. The community is the fastest way to get unstuck, and it’s how we catch install bugs early.