Getting Started

Installation

macOS (Apple Silicon)

1. Download the latest .dmg file from the Releases page.
2. Open the disk image and drag Lap to your Applications folder.
3. Double-click to launch.

Linux (Ubuntu/Debian)

1. Download the latest .deb package from the Releases page.
2. Install it with your package manager or run sudo apt install ./lap_<version>_amd64.deb.
3. Launch Lap from your applications menu.

Windows

1. Download the latest .msi installer from the Releases page.
2. Run the installer and complete the setup wizard.
3. Launch Lap from the Start menu or desktop shortcut.

First Run

When you open Lap for the first time:

1. Grant Permissions: Lap needs access to your folders to display photos.
2. Add a Library: Point Lap to a folder containing your photos.
3. Let it Index: Lap will scan your files and generate thumbnails. This happens locally and is very fast.