TorlyAI Desktop

AI-powered business plan assistant for UK Innovator Founder Visa applications.

TorlyAI Desktop gives you a team of 6 specialized AI agents that work together to research your market, write your business plan, build financial projections, and prepare you for endorsement body interviews — all running locally on your machine with full privacy.

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Download

Visit torly.ai/download for the latest release, or download directly below:

Platform	Architecture	Download
macOS	Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4)	TorlyAI-arm64.dmg
macOS	Intel	TorlyAI-x64.dmg
Windows	x64	TorlyAI-Setup-x64.exe
Windows	ARM64	TorlyAI-Setup-arm64.exe

Or install via command line

macOS — Homebrew:

brew tap torlyai/desktop && brew install --cask torlyai

Don't have Homebrew? Install it first

Open Terminal (press Cmd + Space, type Terminal, press Enter) and paste:

/bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/HEAD/install.sh)"

It will ask for your Mac password (you won't see characters as you type — that's normal). Wait until it says "Installation successful!", then run the install command above.

Apple Silicon Macs (M1/M2/M3/M4): Homebrew may show two extra commands to run after installation. Copy and paste them exactly as shown.

Update: brew upgrade --cask torlyai · Uninstall: brew uninstall --cask torlyai

Windows — Winget:

winget install TorlyAI.Desktop

Windows 10: Winget not recognised?

Winget is built into Windows 11. On Windows 10, install App Installer from the Microsoft Store first. Open PowerShell (press Win key, type PowerShell, press Enter) to run the command.

Update: winget upgrade TorlyAI.Desktop · Uninstall: winget uninstall TorlyAI.Desktop

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Installation — macOS

Step 1: Check which Mac you have

Click the Apple menu () in the top-left corner of your screen → About This Mac.

• If it says Apple M1, M2, M3, or M4 → download TorlyAI-arm64.dmg
• If it says Intel → download TorlyAI-x64.dmg

Step 2: Download and install

1. Click the download link above for your Mac type.
2. Once downloaded, find the .dmg file in your Downloads folder and double-click it. A window opens showing the TorlyAI icon and an Applications folder.
3. Drag the TorlyAI icon onto the Applications folder.
4. Close the installer window.
5. You can now eject the TorlyAI disk image from Finder's sidebar.

Step 3: Launch TorlyAI

Open TorlyAI using one of these methods:

• Spotlight (fastest): Press Cmd + Space, type TorlyAI, press Enter
• Finder: Open Finder → Applications → double-click TorlyAI
• Launchpad: Click the Launchpad icon in your Dock, find TorlyAI

Step 4: First-launch security (unsigned builds only)

Note: Signed and notarized releases will open without any warnings. Skip this step if the app opens normally.

If macOS shows: "TorlyAI can't be opened because it is from an unidentified developer"

Method A — System Settings (recommended):

1. Open System Settings (click → System Settings)
2. Click Privacy & Security in the sidebar
3. Scroll down — you'll see a message about TorlyAI being blocked
4. Click Open Anyway
5. Enter your Mac password when prompted
6. TorlyAI will now open normally every time

Method B — Right-click:

1. Find TorlyAI in your Applications folder
2. Right-click (or hold Control and click) the app icon
3. Click Open from the menu
4. Click Open again in the confirmation dialog

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Installation — Windows

Step 1: Download the installer

Click the download link in the table above for your architecture:

• Most Windows PCs: Download TorlyAI-Setup-x64.exe
• Windows ARM devices (Surface Pro X, Snapdragon laptops): Download TorlyAI-Setup-arm64.exe

Not sure? Press Win + I → System → About → check System type. If it says "x64-based processor", use x64. If it says "ARM-based processor", use ARM64.

Your browser may show a warning — this is normal for new software:

• Chrome: Click the ^ arrow next to the download → Keep
• Edge: Click Keep → Keep anyway
• Firefox: Click OK to save

Step 2: Run the installer

1. Open your Downloads folder (press Win + E, then click Downloads in the sidebar).

2. Double-click the installer file you downloaded.

3. Windows SmartScreen warning — If you see "Windows protected your PC":

   • Click More info (the small blue text link)
   • Click Run anyway
   • This warning appears for new software and goes away once we have enough installations for Microsoft to trust the certificate.

4. Installation options:

   • Choose your preferred installation folder (the default location is fine)
   • Leave "Create desktop shortcut" and "Create Start Menu shortcut" checked
   • Click Install

5. Installation takes about 10-30 seconds. Click Finish when done.

Step 3: Launch TorlyAI

Open TorlyAI using one of these methods:

• Desktop shortcut: Double-click the TorlyAI icon on your Desktop
• Start Menu: Click the Start button (or press Win key), type TorlyAI, click the app
• Taskbar pin (recommended): Right-click the Desktop shortcut → Pin to taskbar for one-click access

Note: TorlyAI installs to your user folder (%LOCALAPPDATA%\Programs\TorlyAI), so no administrator rights are needed. No Program Files access required.

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Setup Wizard

When TorlyAI launches for the first time, the Setup Wizard guides you through everything you need:

Step	What Happens
1. Welcome	Introduction to TorlyAI and what it can do
2. Provider	Choose your AI provider (Anthropic Claude, ChatGPT, Copilot, Google, local models)
3. Credentials	Enter your API key or sign in with one-click OAuth
4. Workspace	Name your project and pick a folder to store your work
5. Profile	Your name, country, and business context
6. Journey	Animated walkthrough of the 6-phase endorsement workflow
7. AI Team	Meet your 6 AI agents and learn what each one does
8. Quick Start	Choose your first action — discover an idea, seed tasks, or jump into chat

You can re-run the wizard anytime from Settings → Re-run Setup Wizard.

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Getting an API Key

TorlyAI is a BYOK (Bring Your Own Key) application — you use your own AI provider account. The Setup Wizard helps you configure this, but here's a quick reference:

Anthropic Claude (recommended)

1. Go to console.anthropic.com
2. Create an account or sign in
3. Click API Keys in the sidebar → Create Key
4. Copy the key (it starts with sk-ant-)
5. Paste it into TorlyAI when the Setup Wizard asks for your credentials

Other providers

Provider	How to get credentials
ChatGPT Plus/Pro	One-click OAuth sign-in (no API key needed)
GitHub Copilot	One-click OAuth sign-in (no API key needed)
Google AI Studio	Get API key from aistudio.google.com
OpenRouter	Get API key from openrouter.ai
Ollama	No key needed — download Ollama, runs AI models locally on your machine

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Your AI Team

TorlyAI provides 6 specialized AI agents that collaborate on your visa application:

Agent	Role	What They Do
McGonagall	Orchestrator	Coordinates the team, ensures quality across all phases
Dumbledore	Strategic Advisor	High-level strategy, vision, idea discovery
Harry	Writer	Business plan drafting, innovation narrative
Hermione	Analyst	Market research, financial modeling, sensitivity analysis
Kingsley	Compliance Expert	Visa requirements, 4F assessment, evidence packs
Dobby	Assistant	Document formatting, application assembly, QA

The 6-Phase Journey

TorlyAI guides you through a structured workflow from initial idea to submission:

Phase	Name	Lead Agent	Goal
0	Plan	McGonagall	Project kick-off, Kanban backlog, roadmap
1	Ideate	Dumbledore	Concept shortlist, market scan, endorsement-fit
2	Draft	Harry	Business plan V1, innovation narrative
3	Model	Hermione	Financial model, sensitivity analysis, plan V2
4	Prove	Kingsley	Evidence pack, 4F assessment, plan V3
5	Submit	Dobby	Final QA, forms, submission bundle

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Features

Core

• Business Plan Generation — 7 comprehensive sections using specialized AI agents
• Financial Modeling — 3-5 year projections with sensitivity analysis and scenario planning
• Interview Preparation — Mock interviews with endorsement body questions (Tech Nation, UKRI, etc.)
• Innovatorly Matrix — 4F Formula evaluation for visa endorsement readiness
• Idea Discovery — Guided brainstorming with risk assessment and multi-idea comparison

Workspace

• Autopilot — Autonomous multi-agent workflow orchestration
• Kanban Board — Visual task management with 4 columns (To Do, Working, Review, Done)
• AI-Native Task Creation — Describe a task in plain English, AI structures it automatically
• Content Pipeline — Living business plan assembly from agent outputs
• Session Linking — Connect chat sessions to tasks for context

AI & Connectivity

• Multi-LLM Support — Anthropic Claude, OpenAI, GitHub Copilot, Google Gemini, OpenRouter, Ollama
• MCP Sources — Connect to external tools and APIs via Model Context Protocol
• Permission Modes — Three-level safety system (Explore, Ask to Edit, Auto)

Output & Display

• Mermaid Diagrams — Flowcharts, sequence, ER, and class diagrams rendered in chat
• File Previews — PDF, images, JSON, HTML, and data tables viewed in-app
• Export — PDF, DOCX, and Markdown export for your business plan

Localisation

• English — Full UI and agent prompts
• Simplified Chinese (简体中文) — Full UI localisation

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Auto-Updates

TorlyAI Desktop includes automatic updates:

1. When a new version is available, you'll see an update notification in the app
2. Click Update to download and install
3. The app restarts with the new version

You can also check manually: Settings → About → Check for updates

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System Requirements

macOS

	Minimum	Recommended
macOS version	macOS 12 Monterey	macOS 14 Sonoma or later
Architecture	Intel (x64) or Apple Silicon (arm64)	Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4)
RAM	4 GB	8 GB
Disk space	500 MB	1 GB

Windows

	Minimum	Recommended
Windows version	Windows 10 (64-bit, build 1809+)	Windows 11
Architecture	x64 or ARM64	x64 or ARM64
RAM	4 GB	8 GB
Disk space	500 MB	1 GB

All platforms

• Internet connection required for AI providers (except Ollama local models)
• AI provider account required — see Getting an API Key

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Uninstalling

macOS

1. Open Finder → Applications
2. Drag TorlyAI to the Trash (or right-click → Move to Trash)
3. To also remove all your data, open Terminal (Cmd + Space, type Terminal, press Enter) and run:

   rm -rf ~/.torlyai
   

Windows

1. Open Settings → Apps → Installed apps
2. Find TorlyAI and click Uninstall
3. Follow the uninstaller prompts
4. All app data is removed automatically

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Troubleshooting

macOS: "TorlyAI is damaged and can't be opened"

This can happen with unsigned builds. Open Terminal (Cmd + Space, type Terminal) and run:

xattr -cr /Applications/TorlyAI.app

Then try opening the app again.

Windows: Installer blocked by antivirus

Some antivirus software flags new or unsigned executables. Options:

1. Temporarily pause your antivirus during installation
2. Add TorlyAI's install folder to your antivirus exclusion list: %LOCALAPPDATA%\Programs\TorlyAI
3. Download the code-signed release from the Releases page

App shows blank/white screen on launch

1. Close TorlyAI completely (check the system tray on Windows or force-quit on macOS)
2. Reopen the app
3. If the issue persists, clear the cache:
   • macOS: Open Terminal and run rm -rf ~/Library/Application\ Support/TorlyAI/Cache
   • Windows: Delete the folder %APPDATA%\TorlyAI\Cache

Still need help?

• Documentation: torly.ai/docs
• Issues: GitHub Issues
• Website: torly.ai

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Security & Privacy

• Local-first: All your data stays on your machine — nothing is uploaded to TorlyAI servers
• Encryption: API keys are encrypted with AES-256-GCM
• Code signing: macOS builds are signed and notarized with Apple. Windows builds are code-signed.
• GDPR: Full UK GDPR compliance with data subject rights, consent management, and data retention
• Privacy Policy: torly.ai/privacy

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License

Proprietary. Copyright © 2026 TorlyAI Ltd. All rights reserved.