Installation & Setup
Plexi runs on macOS (Apple Silicon or Intel, macOS 12 Monterey or later).
Install
Open Terminal and run:
curl -fsSL https://plexiapp.com/install | shYou’ll be asked for your password. The script installs Plexi.app to /Applications, sets up the plexi CLI in /usr/local/bin, and adds shell completions. Launch Plexi from Applications or Spotlight.
On first launch, Plexi will request Accessibility permission. This is required for context-aware features.
Your First Session
Plexi opens with a single terminal pane. From there:
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Split horizontally | ⌘D |
| Split vertically | ⌘⇧D |
| Navigate panes | ⌘H / ⌘J / ⌘K / ⌘L |
| Close pane | ⌘W |
| Rename pane | ⌘R |
Build Channels
Plexi ships three channels. Each is a fully isolated instance with its own binary, profile directory, and app bundle — you can run all three simultaneously.
| Channel | Binary | Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Stable | plexi | ~/.plexi/ |
| Beta | plexi-beta | ~/.plexi-beta/ |
| Alpha | plexi-alpha | ~/.plexi-alpha/ |
Next Steps
- Quick Note — open a persistent scratch pane from anywhere
- Panes & Pages — understand the layout model
- Apps — build and run Plexi apps