# Installing Fabric Agent on macOS (Intel)

Installation guide for Intel-based Macs

## Requirements

- macOS 10.15 (Catalina) or later
- Intel-based Mac (not Apple Silicon)
- 4GB RAM minimum (8GB+ recommended)
- Internet connection
- Fabric account (create one at fabric.carmel.so)

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## Check Your Mac Type

Not sure if you have Intel or Apple Silicon?

Click the Apple menu () in the top-left

Select "About This Mac"

Look at "Processor" or "Chip":

\- If it says "Intel": Use this guide

\- If it says "Apple M1/M2/M3/M4": Use the Apple Silicon guide

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## Download

Log in to your dashboard at fabric.carmel.so

Go to the Devices section

Click "Download for macOS"

The correct version for your Mac is downloaded automatically

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## Installation

**Open the DMG:** Double-click the downloaded file

**Drag to Applications:** Drag `FabricAgent.app` to your Applications folder

**Eject the DMG:** Right-click and eject, or drag to trash

**Launch:** Open FabricAgent from your Applications folder

**First Launch Security:**

If macOS blocks the app:

- Go to System Preferences → Security & Privacy
- Click "Open Anyway"

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## First Run Setup

**Account:** Sign in with your Fabric account

**Daemon Installation:** The app installs a background daemon

**Enroll Your Device:** Click "Enroll Node" to register your Mac

Your hardware is automatically detected and your device is ready to start earning.

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## Performance Notes

Intel Macs are fully supported but may:

- Execute certain workloads slower than Apple Silicon
- Use more power during heavy workloads
- Generate more heat during intensive jobs

The agent automatically adjusts for your hardware capabilities.

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## Troubleshooting

**"Rosetta" errors:**

You're likely running the wrong version. Intel Macs should use the Intel build, not the Silicon build.

**Slow performance:**

Intel Macs are slower for ML workloads. This is expected. You'll still earn for completed jobs.

**High fan noise:**

ML workloads are CPU-intensive. The agent respects macOS power management.