From 148b13bc02ecc2e04480d65c8b54fc4891ba07e3 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Ryan Johnston <31726584+ryanjAA@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Thu, 13 Nov 2025 13:18:17 -0600 Subject: [PATCH] macOS install docs Adds instructions on how to install on macOS --- README.md | 20 ++++++++++++++------ 1 file changed, 14 insertions(+), 6 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index ea1e82e..76f28bc 100755 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -73,15 +73,23 @@ Please see the file winbuild.bat in this directory, or use the MSI file build by ## Installing on macOS -OSX support is a bit lacking in the way that installation doesn't create an entry in the applications menu, -but this issue should be fixed someday in the future. -Other than that, everything appears to function more or less correctly. -If you have a choice, it is recommended to use Linux or Windows instead, -as these ports are supported much better at the moment. +macOS has three options for installation. The first is a compiled and self-sufficient binary that can be distributed and the other two use package managers. + +### Installation option + +Download macOS_DroneCAN_install.sh +Make it executable by navigating into the folder it is in (Downloads) and running: +```chmod +x macOS_DroneCAN_install.sh +./macOS_DroneCAN_install.sh +``` +It will install the DroneCAN GUI application into your Applications folder and also give you instructions on the location of the DMG if you need it for distribution. + +Everything is self-sufficient. + ### Homebrew option -* Install the Homebrew package manager for OSX. +* Install the Homebrew package manager for macOS. * Run the following commands: ```bash