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Built for Windows 11.
Build Perch is a Windows 11 desktop app.
Coming soon
We're finishing the Windows 11 release. The installer will be available on this page the moment it ships. In the meantime, the feature and security pages cover what's inside.
System requirements
- Operating system
- Windows 11, 64-bit (x64). Windows on Arm is not supported.
- Processor
- Minimum: 4-core x64 CPU with AVX2 (any mainstream Intel Core i3/i5 or AMD Ryzen 3/5). Recommended: a 6-core-or-more modern CPU (Intel Core i5 10th-gen or newer, or a comparable AMD Ryzen) for smooth local transcription, indexing large workspaces, and local video editing.
- Memory
- 8 GB RAM; 16 GB recommended if running local models.
- Graphics
- None required by Build Perch. Models run through local Ollama have their own GPU requirements.
- Storage
- About 1 GB free (the app installs at ~420 MB with speech, embedding, and media models included; the local search index grows with your workspace). SSD recommended.
- Internet
- Required for trial start, license activation, and cloud models. Runs up to 30 days offline after activation; local models work offline.
- Model access
- One of: an OpenRouter API key (cloud models), Ollama (free local models), or an Ollama Cloud subscription.
- Local models (optional)
- Separate Ollama install, auto-detected. ~8 GB RAM for 7-8B models; dedicated GPU with matching VRAM for larger models.
- Dependencies
- WebView2 Runtime (in-box on Windows 11; the installer fetches it if missing), Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable.