Getting Started FAQs

Questions about installing Nativeline and getting your first app running.

What Mac do I need?

Nativeline requires:

macOS 15.1 (Sequoia) or later
Any Mac with Apple Silicon (M1, M2, M3, M4 chips) or Intel
At least 30GB free storage (for Xcode and tools)
8GB RAM minimum (16GB recommended)

Not sure what you have? Click the Apple menu → About This Mac.

How do I install Nativeline?

Download from nativeline.ai
Open the downloaded file
Drag Nativeline to your Applications folder
Open Nativeline from Applications

On first launch, Nativeline will automatically install Xcode and other required tools. This can take 15-30 minutes depending on your internet speed.

Why does the first launch take so long?

Nativeline automatically installs the iOS development tools on first launch:

Xcode — Apple’s development environment (~15GB)
Command Line Tools — Additional development utilities
iOS Simulator — For testing your apps

This is a one-time process. Subsequent launches are quick.

Do I need to install Xcode myself?

No. Nativeline automatically installs Xcode for you during the first launch. Just make sure you have enough storage space (at least 30GB free) and a stable internet connection.If you already have Xcode installed, Nativeline will use your existing installation.

How do I create an account?

Open Nativeline
Click “Create Account”
Enter your email address
Check your email for an 8-digit verification code
Enter the code in Nativeline
You’re in!

We use email-only authentication for simplicity and security.

I didn't receive the verification code

Try these steps:

Check your spam/junk folder
Wait 2-3 minutes (email can be delayed)
Click “Resend Code” in Nativeline
Make sure you typed your email correctly

If still having issues, contact support@nativeline.ai.

How do I create my first app?

Click “New Project”
Give your project a name
Type a description of what you want to build
Press Enter and watch the AI work!

Start simple. Try: “Create a counter app with plus and minus buttons.”

Where are my projects saved?

Projects are saved in:

~/Documents/Nativeline Projects/

Each project is a folder containing:

Swift source code
Asset files
Configuration files
Everything needed to build the app

Can I open an existing project?

Yes. Go to File → Open Project and navigate to your project folder.You can also:

Double-click a .xcodeproj file
Drag a project folder onto the Nativeline icon

What happens if my Mac goes to sleep during installation?

The installation will pause but should resume when your Mac wakes up. If it seems stuck:

Restart Nativeline
The installation should continue where it left off
If needed, Nativeline will re-download any corrupted files

I'm getting a 'Mac not supported' error

This means your macOS version is too old. You need macOS 15.1 (Sequoia) or later.To update:

Open System Settings
Go to General → Software Update
Download and install the latest macOS

Note: Some older Macs may not support macOS 15. Check Apple’s compatibility list.

How do I switch between projects?

File → Open Recent to see recent projects
File → Open Project to browse
Close current project first to avoid confusion

Each project opens in a separate window.

Can I work on multiple projects at once?

Yes, but we recommend focusing on one project at a time. Each project runs its own Simulator and uses system resources.For best performance, close projects you’re not actively working on.