Install on Windows
Makion is a Windows desktop app. You download an installer, run it, and get past a one-time Windows security prompt on first launch. The SAP connector is built into the app, so there is nothing else to install on your machine.
Makion also needs an on-prem backend that your organization's administrator runs on a server. That part is out of scope here — admins should start with the Admin overview.
What you install#
- The desktop app (Tauri + React) — this is what you run on your Windows PC.
- The SAP connector is bundled inside the app as an embedded library. There is no separate connector to download, install, or keep running.
Get the installer#
Download the latest installer from the link your administrator gives you, or from the customer portal at account.makion.dev. There are two installer types — pick based on how your machine is managed.
| Installer | Filename looks like | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Setup (NSIS) — recommended | Makion_<version>_x64-setup.exe |
Most people. Installs the app and adds a Start menu entry. |
| MSI | Makion_<version>_x64_en-US.msi |
Managed rollouts (GPO / software distribution) handled by IT. |
Both install the same app. If you are not sure which to use, choose the setup.exe.
Install the app#
- Download the installer (
Makion_<version>_x64-setup.exe). - Double-click it and follow the prompts.
- Launch Makion from the Start menu.
First-run security prompt#
The installers are currently unsigned, so the first time you run one Windows SmartScreen shows a blue Windows protected your PC dialog. This is expected for a newly published app — it does not mean anything is wrong.
To proceed:
- Click More info.
- Click Run anyway.
Code-signing is planned, which will remove this prompt in a future release. Until then, the More info → Run anyway step is the normal way to start the installer.
Keep it up to date#
On licensed installs, Makion updates itself — you do not need to re-download the installer for every release.
| Where | What you see | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Under the top bar | An Update banner: "App update available — v{version}" with an Update button | Click Update to download and install the new version. |
| Settings → Updates | A Check for updates button, then Download & install {version} | Use this to check on demand and update. See Settings. |
If you are not on a licensed install (or want to update manually), download a newer setup.exe and run it over your existing app — it upgrades in place.
Where your settings live#
Your local app settings are stored on your PC at:
%APPDATA%/ai.makion.desktop/settings.json
This holds machine-local preferences such as your server URL and UI choices. You normally never edit it by hand.
Next steps#
- Sign in & projects — connect to your Makion server and sign in.
- Your first task — connect to SAP and send your first message.
- What is Makion — what the product does and how it is different.