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Latest Release Page at Github

Current Version: v0.9.55 (release details) Last Updated: October 17, 2025

Installation Instructions

  1. Download the DMG

  2. Open the DMG to mount the disk image
  3. Drag NameMyPdf.app to the Applications folder icon.
  4. Eject the disk image (or close the window)

  5. Launch the app:

    • Find NameMyPdf in your Applications folder
    • Double-click or Right-click and select “Open” (first time only)
    • Get a scary warning. (It’s OK. I promise.)

    Not Opened warning

    • Search for “Privacy and Security” System Settings

      Privacy and Security

  6. Scroll to the bottom

    Privacy and Security security options

  7. Click Open Anyway

    Security open anyway

  8. Really Open Anyway Now tell the Finder that it’s OK to open it! (Don’t Move to Trash!)

    Finder Open Anyway

These shenanigans are required required the first time because the app is not code-signed. After the first launch, you can open it normally. I have spent the $100 to register as an Apple Developer; I estimate that it’ll take about another $1000 worth of my time to figure out how to accomplish that.

What’s Included

✅ Universal Binary - Runs on both Intel and Apple Silicon Macs
✅ GUI App - Drag-and-drop interface
✅ CLI Installer - Optional command-line tool (see Documentation)

System Requirements

Requirement Details
OS macOS 10.11 (El Capitan) or later
Architecture Intel or Apple Silicon
Internet Required for DOI metadata lookup
Dependencies None - everything is bundled!

Troubleshooting

App won’t open / crashes immediately

Check the log file for errors:

cat ~/Library/Logs/NameMyPdf.log

If you see errors, please open an issue on GitHub.

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