Supported computers
MATCHA Writer is currently supported on macOS and Windows computers. MATCHA has been tested and runs well on basic laptops that can be purchased for US$250 new, such as the Acer Aspire Lite 15.6.
| Platform | Architectures | Installer | Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| macOS | Apple Silicon and Intel Macs | Universal .dmg installer |
macOS 13.0 or later. Minimum 6 GB RAM. No minimum CPU. |
| Windows | x64 and ARM64 |
Auto-detect bootstrap installer or architecture-specific .exe setup
|
Windows 10 or 11. Minimum 4 GB RAM. No minimum CPU. On Windows ARM64 only, an external LaTeX distribution is required for PDF output (Writer Pro feature). |
- iOS, iPadOS, Android, and ChromeOS are not supported for MATCHA Writer.
- 32-bit Windows devices are not supported.
- Tablets and touch-only workflows are not supported for integrity-sensitive writing activities. Microsoft Surface laptops are supported when used as normal Windows laptops with keyboard and pointer input.
Browser-based services
MATCHA Dashboard, public documentation, and support pages are browser-based services. They can be used from modern desktop browsers, but they do not replace the supported MATCHA Writer desktop app for authoring, activity participation, Locked-Down Mode, work-history capture, or certified submissions.