Installation

Installation

Detailed installation instructions for each platform.

Windows

  1. Download the .exe installer from pandanpc.com
  2. Run the installer — no admin privileges required
  3. PandaNpc will be installed to your user directory
  4. A desktop shortcut is created automatically
  5. Launch PandaNpc from the desktop or Start Menu

Note: Windows SmartScreen may show a warning on first launch. Click "More info" → "Run anyway". This is normal for new applications.

macOS (Apple Silicon)

  1. Download the .dmg file from pandanpc.com
  2. Open the DMG and drag PandaNpc to the Applications folder
  3. On first launch, right-click and select "Open" to bypass Gatekeeper
  4. macOS will remember your choice for future launches

Requirements: macOS 11 (Big Sur) or later, Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4)

Linux

  1. Download the .AppImage file from pandanpc.com
  2. Make it executable: chmod +x PandaNpc_*.AppImage
  3. Run: ./PandaNpc_*.AppImage

Requirements: Ubuntu 20.04+ or Debian-based distributions, x86_64 architecture

Auto Updates

PandaNpc checks for updates automatically on launch. When an update is available:

  1. A notification appears in the top-right corner
  2. Click "Update" to download and install
  3. The app restarts with the new version

You can also check manually via Settings → About → Check for Updates.

Uninstall

  • Windows: Settings → Apps → PandaNpc → Uninstall
  • macOS: Drag PandaNpc from Applications to Trash
  • Linux: Delete the AppImage file