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Downloading Prebuilt Binaries

The installation of Gate is ultra easy, NO Java needed! Gate is only a single executable file ready to run the proxy.

Quick Install

sh
curl -fsSL https://gate.minekube.com/install | bash

 Installing Gate...
 Downloading Gate 0.42.2 for darwin-arm64...
 Checksum verified for gate_0.42.2_darwin_arm64
 Successfully installed Gate 0.42.2!
📍 Location: /Users/robin/.local/bin/gate
🚀 Run gate to start the proxy
powershell
powershell -c "irm https://gate.minekube.com/install.ps1 | iex"

Manual Download

If you prefer to download and install Gate manually:

  1. Visit the Releases page
  2. Download the appropriate binary for your system
  3. Verify the SHA256 checksum (recommended)
  4. Place the binary in your preferred location

Make Gate Executable (Linux/macOS only)

sh
chmod +x gate*

No Root Access?

You can still install Gate to your user directory:

sh
mkdir -p ~/.local/bin
mv gate* ~/.local/bin/gate
# Add to PATH:
export PATH="$HOME/.local/bin:$PATH"

Installation Locations

  • Linux/macOS: ~/.local/bin/gate
  • Windows: %LOCALAPPDATA%\Gate\bin\gate.exe

Both locations are in user space and don't require administrative privileges.

Uninstalling Gate

To uninstall Gate, simply remove the binary:

sh
rm ~/.local/bin/gate
powershell
Remove-Item "$env:LOCALAPPDATA\Gate\bin\gate.exe"

Troubleshooting

If you encounter any issues:

  1. PATH not set:

    • The scripts will provide commands to add Gate to your PATH
    • Follow the on-screen instructions after installation
  2. Checksum Verification Failed:

    • This is a security feature ensuring the downloaded binary matches the official release
    • Try running the installation again
    • If it persists, please report it on our GitHub issues
  3. Permission Denied:

    • Our scripts install to user space and shouldn't require elevated privileges
    • If you see permission errors, ensure you have write access to the installation directory

Security Notes

  • Our installation scripts are transparent and open source
  • They only download from official GitHub releases
  • All binaries are verified using SHA256 checksums
  • No system-wide changes are made without your permission
  • Installation is contained within your user directory
  • No data collection or tracking

What the Installation Scripts Do

Our installation scripts are designed to be transparent and secure. Here's exactly what they do:

  1. Safety First:

    • Installs to user space (Linux/macOS: ~/.local/bin, Windows: %LOCALAPPDATA%\Gate\bin)
    • Downloads only from official GitHub releases
    • Verifies file integrity using SHA256 checksums
  2. Installation Steps:

    • Detects system architecture (amd64/arm64)
    • Creates installation directory if it doesn't exist
    • Downloads the appropriate Gate binary
    • Verifies the checksum to ensure file integrity
    • Makes the binary executable (Linux/macOS only)
    • Provides clear PATH setup instructions
  3. No System Changes:

    • Only writes to your user directory
    • Suggests PATH changes but doesn't modify system files
    • Can be easily uninstalled by removing the binary

Verifying the Scripts

Both installation scripts are open source and can be inspected:

Released under the Apache 2.0 License. (web version: 037ca6cf)