Installation Guide

Follow these simple steps to get PlayJS running on your system. Choose your platform below for specific instructions.

macOS Installation

1

Download the App

Download the appropriate version for your Mac:

  • Apple Silicon (M1/M2): Download the ARM64 version
  • Intel Processor: Download the Intel version
2

Security Warning

When you first open the app, macOS might show a security warning because the app is not signed with an Apple developer certificate. This is normal for open-source applications.

"JavaScript Playground" cannot be opened because the developer cannot be verified.

3

Allow App Installation

  1. Open System Settings on your Mac
  2. Go to Privacy & Security
  3. Scroll down to Security
  4. Look for the message about JavaScript Playground
  5. Click Open Anyway
4

Final Confirmation

Click Open in the final confirmation dialog to launch the app.

The app will now be saved as a trusted application on your system, and you won't see these warnings again.

Windows Installation

1

Download the App

Download the Windows installer (.exe) file from the download page.

2

SmartScreen Warning

Windows might show a SmartScreen warning. This is normal for new applications.

  1. Click More info
  2. Click Run anyway
3

Complete Installation

Follow the installation wizard to complete the setup.

Linux Installation

1

Download the App

Download the AppImage file from the download page.

2

Make it Executable

Open terminal in the download directory and run:

chmod +x JavaScript-Playground-*.AppImage
3

Run the App

Double-click the AppImage file or run it from terminal:

./JavaScript-Playground-*.AppImage