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Install

XELL Journal is not signed with an Apple or Microsoft certificate yet, so on first launch the system asks whether you trust the app. You do this once — after that the journal opens like any other app.

Mac

  1. Download the build for your Mac

    Apple Silicon for Macs with an M1 chip or later, Intel for the rest. To check: Apple menu → About This Mac → the “Chip” line (M1, M2…) or “Processor” (Intel).

    Apple Silicon · .dmgIntel · .dmg

  2. Drag it to Applications

    Open the downloaded .dmg and drag the XELL Journal icon onto the Applications folder.

    XELL Journal
    xell
    →
    Applications

  3. First launch: macOS stops the app

    Open XELL Journal from Applications. A “Not Opened” window appears. Click Done — not “Move to Trash”.

    xell
    “XELL Journal” Not Opened

    Apple could not verify “XELL Journal” is free of malware that may harm your Mac or compromise your privacy.

    DoneMove to Trash

  4. Allow it in System Settings

    Open Apple menu → System Settings → Privacy & Security and scroll down to “Security”. There is a line about XELL Journal — click Open Anyway, enter your Mac password and click “Open” in the next window.

    Privacy & Security
    Security
    Allow applications from: App Store & Known Developers
    “XELL Journal” was blocked to protect your Mac.Open Anyway

  5. Permissions for screenshots

    On the first screenshot macOS asks for Screen Recording — turn XELL Journal on in the list and restart the app. The “Auto” way (it switches TFs in TradingView itself) also needs Accessibility, in the same Privacy & Security pane.

New versions on Mac install the same way: the app tells you about a new version and opens this page; download the .dmg and replace the app in Applications. Your journal and screenshots stay.

Windows

  1. Download the installer

    For Windows 10 and 11, 64-bit.

    Windows · .exe

  2. SmartScreen: “More info” → “Run anyway”

    Windows shows a blue “Windows protected your PC” window. Click the More info link — a Run anyway button appears.

    Windows protected your PC

    Microsoft Defender SmartScreen prevented an unrecognized app from starting. Running this app might put your PC at risk.

    More info

    App: XELL-Journal-win-x64.exe
    Publisher: Unknown publisher

    Run anywayDon't run

  3. Install

    Pick a folder (the default is fine) and click “Install”. XELL Journal appears in the Start menu and on the desktop.

Updates on Windows install themselves: the app downloads the new version in the background and offers “Restart and update”.

Where your data is

The journal and screenshots are on your computer: on Mac in ~/Library/Application Support/XELL Journal, on Windows in %APPDATA%\XELL Journal. Removing or reinstalling the app leaves them alone. Make a backup in Account → Data → Export to file.