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Sorrel

Download & Installation

macOS

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Installing Sorrel on macOS

Since Sorrel isn’t distributed through the Mac App Store, macOS will treat it as an app from an unidentified developer. Follow these steps to safely install and run Sorrel on your Mac:

Step 1: Download Sorrel

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  1. Visit the download page and download the latest .dmg file.
  2. Once the download is complete, open the .dmg file.

Step 2: Move Sorrel to Applications

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  1. In the window that appears, drag the Sorrel icon into the Applications folder.
  2. Close the installer window and eject the disk image (right-click on it and choose Eject).

Step 3: Open Sorrel for the First Time

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Because Sorrel is from an unidentified developer, you’ll need to manually approve it:

  1. Open Finder and navigate to Applications.
  2. Locate Sorrel, then right-click (or Control-click) the icon and choose Open.
  3. A security prompt will appear. Click Open to confirm.

💡 You only need to do this once. Future launches will work as normal.

If macOS blocks the app without showing the “Open” option, you can override it in:

System Settings > Privacy & Security → Scroll down to Security → Click “Open Anyway” next to Sorrel.

Windows

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Follow these simple steps to install the Sorrel desktop app on your Windows PC using the setup.exe installer.

Installing Sorrel on Windows

Follow these simple steps to install the Sorrel desktop app on your Windows PC using the .exe installer.

Step 1: Download the Installer

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  1. Visit the download page and download the latest version.
  2. Once the download is complete, locate the file in your Downloads folder or your chosen download location.

Step 2: Run the Installer

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  1. Double-click on sorrel...-setup.exe to begin the installation.

  2. If you see a Windows SmartScreen warning (because Sorrel is not yet digitally signed), click:

    • More info
    • Then click Run anyway

🛡 This is a standard step for apps not registered with Microsoft yet. Sorrel is safe to install.

Step 3: Install the App

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  1. Follow the on-screen instructions in the setup wizard.
  2. Choose the installation directory (or leave it as default).
  3. Click Install and wait for the process to complete.

Step 4: Launch Sorrel

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Once installation finishes, you can:

  • Click Finish to launch Sorrel immediately, or
  • Open Start Menu and search for Sorrel

You’re Ready!

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Sorrel is now installed and ready to help you organize your ideas and stay productive.