Installation Guide
Prerequisites · ~3 minutes
Windows 10+ / macOS 12+ / Linux (64-bit) · Lurus API KeyAPI KeyA secret credential for accessing the API, much like a password. Each Key can have its own quota and permissions.Learn more → (how to get one, used for AI rewriting) · 4 GB+ RAM (8 GB+ recommended).
Download
Visit GitHub Releases to download the installer for your platform.
| Platform | File | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Windows | LurusCreator-windows-amd64.exe | 64-bit installer |
| macOS (Apple Silicon) | LurusCreator-darwin-arm64.dmg | M1/M2/M3 chips |
| macOS (Intel) | LurusCreator-darwin-amd64.dmg | Intel chips |
| Linux | LurusCreator-linux-amd64.AppImage | AppImage format |
Per-Platform Installation
After downloading, follow the steps for your operating system.
Bundled Dependencies
Creator bundles all required tools, so no extra installation is needed:
| Tool | Purpose | Bundled |
|---|---|---|
| yt-dlp | Video download | Bundled |
| ffmpeg | Audio/video processing | Bundled |
| Whisper | Speech-to-text | Bundled (tiny/base models) |
| chromedp | Automated publishing | Bundled |
Whisper Models
The
tiny and base models are bundled by default. If transcription quality is not good enough, you can download larger models (small / medium) in the settings for higher accuracy, at the cost of more memory.System Requirements
| Item | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB+ |
| Disk space | 500 MB (installation) | 10 GB+ (including video cache) |
| Network | Broadband connection | A stable network is needed to download videos |
| GPU | Not required | A GPU can accelerate Whisper transcription |
Verify the Installation
- Open the settings page and confirm the API Key status shows "Connected".
- Click "Check dependencies" and confirm all tools show a green checkmark.
- Enter a video URL to test downloading.
Uninstall
| Platform | Action | Config/cache location |
|---|---|---|
| Windows | Control Panel → Uninstall a program → "Lurus Creator" | %APPDATA%\LurusCreator\ |
| macOS | Drag "Lurus Creator" from Applications to the Trash | ~/Library/Application Support/LurusCreator/ |
| Linux | rm /opt/lurus-creator (or the AppImage location) | rm -rf ~/.config/LurusCreator/ |