A ArigeIsland

Install Guide

Install ArigeIsland, then allow macOS to open it.

ArigeIsland 1.1 ships as one multilingual DMG. Because it is distributed outside the Mac App Store, macOS may block the first launch until you approve it once in Privacy & Security.

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Version
1.1
Size
11.2 MB
System
macOS 14.0+
Chip
Apple Silicon

Step 01

Download and install

  1. Download the DMG. Use the button above to get `ArigeIsland-1.1.dmg`.
  2. Open the DMG. Double-click it from your Downloads folder.
  3. Move it to Applications. Drag `ArigeIsland.app` into the `Applications` folder.
  4. Launch it from Applications. Avoid running it directly from the DMG window long term.

Step 02

Allow it in Privacy & Security

  1. Try opening ArigeIsland once. If macOS says it cannot verify the developer, close the warning.
  2. Open System Settings. Go to Privacy & Security.
  3. Find the security message. Scroll down to the Security section and find the ArigeIsland warning.
  4. Click Open Anyway. Enter your Mac password or use Touch ID, then confirm Open.

If Open Anyway is missing, open ArigeIsland from Applications once more, then return to Privacy & Security. Do not disable Gatekeeper or run unfamiliar Terminal commands.

Step 03

Finish first setup

Language

Version 1.1 is one multilingual app. It follows your system language by default.

Accessibility

Enable this if you want ArigeIsland to replace volume and brightness HUDs.

Music source

Choose a source the first time you use music controls. You can change it later.

File search

Choose search scopes in Settings. More selected locations mean wider search coverage.

Shelf

Enable Shelf to drop temporary files onto the island for quick reuse or sharing.

Mirror

The mirror feature needs camera permission. It is only used for live preview.

Step 04

Use it day to day

  • Look near the MacBook notch: music, system status, and Shelf expand there.
  • Search files: type a filename and open the result you need.
  • Open Settings from the island to adjust size, behavior, scopes, and feature toggles.
  • Turn on Launch at login if you want ArigeIsland to start automatically.

FAQ

Common questions

I installed it but do not see a normal app window.

ArigeIsland is a menu bar and notch utility, not a document-style app. Check the top of the screen and the menu bar area.

Music or HUD controls do not respond.

Check Accessibility permission and make sure ArigeIsland is still running.

File search returns too few results.

Open Settings and check File search scope. Search only covers the selected locations.

Uninstall

Uninstall

  1. Quit ArigeIsland.
  2. Move ArigeIsland from Applications to the Trash.
  3. If Launch at login was enabled, remove it from System Settings > General > Login Items.
  4. If you granted Accessibility or Camera permission, turn it off in Privacy & Security.