macOS #

HamsterBase is available in both desktop and server editions, both of which can be used independently.

HamsterBase desktop version for macOS #

Download the latest Release version from Github

If you are using a Mac with an M1 chip, download hamsterbase-desktop-{version}-darwin-arm64.dmg , otherwise download hamsterbase-desktop-{version}-darwin-x64.dmg.

HamsterBase Server for macOS #

Download #

1. Download from Github
2. If you are using a Mac with M1 chip, download the hamsterbase-{version}-beta-macos-arm64 version , otherwise download the hamsterbase-{version}-beta-macos-x64 version.

Change file permissions #

1. Launch Terminal and type the following command followed by a space: chmod 755

2. Drag the hamsterbase executable file into the Terminal window and press Return.

Run the server #

1. Launch Terminal and drag the hamsterbase executable file into the Terminal window
2. Type space and --data ./database --password 12345 and press Return
3. Open http://localhost:3001 in your browser