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System Requirements

Nativeline runs on any modern Mac. Here’s what you need.

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Minimum Requirements

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Recommended Specs

While Nativeline runs on any Mac meeting the minimum requirements, here’s what works best:

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Storage Breakdown

Nativeline needs disk space for:

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Supported Macs

Nativeline works on any Mac that can run macOS 15.1 (Sequoia):

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Apple Silicon Macs (Recommended)

• MacBook Air (M1, 2020 and later)
• MacBook Pro (M1, 2020 and later)
• Mac mini (M1, 2020 and later)
• Mac Studio (M1 Max/Ultra, 2022 and later)
• Mac Pro (M2 Ultra, 2023 and later)
• iMac (M1, 2021 and later)

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Intel Macs

• MacBook Air (2020)
• MacBook Pro (2018 and later)
• Mac mini (2018 and later)
• Mac Pro (2019 and later)
• iMac (2019 and later)
• iMac Pro (2017)

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Checking Your System

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macOS Version

1. Click the Apple menu () in the top-left corner
2. Select About This Mac
3. Your macOS version is displayed

If you’re on an older version, update via System Settings → General → Software Update.

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Available Storage

1. Click the Apple menu ()
2. Select About This Mac
3. Click More Info
4. Select Storage in the sidebar

You need at least 20GB free for Nativeline and its dependencies.

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Processor Type

1. Click the Apple menu ()
2. Select About This Mac
3. Look for “Chip” (Apple Silicon) or “Processor” (Intel)

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What Gets Installed Automatically

When you first launch Nativeline, it automatically installs everything needed to build iOS apps:

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Xcode (~12GB)

Apple’s complete development environment. Nativeline downloads and installs this automatically.

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Command Line Tools

Build utilities required for compiling Swift code.

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iOS Simulator

Virtual iPhones and iPads for testing your apps without a physical device.

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What You DON’T Need

Nativeline handles everything for you. You don’t need:

• ❌ Previous programming experience
• ❌ Xcode installed manually
• ❌ Command line knowledge
• ❌ Apple Developer account (until publishing)
• ❌ Physical iPhone or iPad (Simulator is included)

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Network Requirements

Nativeline requires internet access for:

• AI features — All building happens via cloud AI
• First launch — Downloading Xcode and dependencies
• Updates — App and dependency updates
• Account — Authentication and subscription

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Firewall & VPN

If you’re on a corporate network or using a VPN:

• Ensure access to nativeline.ai
• Ensure access to Apple’s servers for Xcode downloads

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Performance Tips

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For Faster Builds

1. Use Apple Silicon — M1/M2/M3 Macs build significantly faster
2. Close unused apps — Free up RAM for the build process
3. Use SSD storage — All modern Macs have SSDs, but external drives may be slower
4. Keep macOS updated — Latest versions include performance improvements

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For Better Simulator Performance

1. Choose simpler devices — iPhone SE runs faster than iPhone 15 Pro Max
2. Close other Simulators — Only run one at a time
3. Restart occasionally — Fresh simulator boots run better

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For Stable AI Connection

1. Use wired internet if possible — More stable than WiFi for long sessions
2. Avoid saturated networks — Other heavy downloads can cause timeouts
3. Check connection before long sessions — Ensure stable connectivity

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Troubleshooting

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