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Requirements

  • macOS 13+ (Ventura or later)
  • Xcode 16+ (for iOS development)
  • Apple ID (for App Store deployment)

Step 1: Download Paperline

Download for macOS

Get the latest version of Paperline for Apple Silicon and Intel Macs.

Step 2: Get Started

When you first launch Paperline, you’ll see the Onboarding screen:
  1. Click Get Started to begin setup

Step 3: Prepare Your Mac

Paperline Doctor automatically checks your development environment:
  1. Xcode — Apple’s development environment
  2. Xcode Command Line Tools — Compilers and build utilities
  3. iPhone Simulator & iOS Version — iOS SDK and iPhone simulators
Click Check Tools to verify your setup. If anything is missing, click Install Tools and Paperline will handle the installation automatically.

Step 4: Sign In

After your environment is ready:
  1. Click Sign In
  2. Sign in with Google, GitHub, or email
  3. You’ll be redirected back to Paperline automatically
  4. Click Start Building to complete setup

Step 5: Create Your First App

On the Welcome screen, click Create new project and describe your app idea:
Create a habit tracking app with daily reminders
Paperline will:
  • Create a new Xcode project
  • Generate Swift and SwiftUI code
  • Open the iOS Simulator to preview your app

Step 6: Iterate and Refine

Continue the conversation to refine your app:
  • “Add a settings screen with dark mode toggle”
  • “Make the buttons rounded with a shadow”
  • “Add swipe-to-delete for habits”
Each change is applied in real-time. Use Checkpoints to go back anytime.