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Getting Started

Learn how to install Blizzity and create your first media automation workflow

System Requirements

Windows

  • Windows 10 or later (64-bit)
  • 4 GB RAM minimum (8 GB recommended)
  • 500 MB disk space
  • Graphics card with OpenGL 3.3+

macOS

  • macOS 11 Big Sur or later
  • 4 GB RAM minimum (8 GB recommended)
  • 500 MB disk space
  • Intel or Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3)

Linux

  • Ubuntu 20.04+, Fedora 35+, or Arch
  • 4 GB RAM minimum (8 GB recommended)
  • 500 MB disk space
  • X11 or Wayland display server

Installation

Windows

Option 1: Installer (Recommended)

  1. 1.Download blizzity-setup.exe from the download page
  2. 2.Double-click the installer and follow the setup wizard
  3. 3.Launch Blizzity from the Start menu or desktop shortcut

Option 2: Portable

  1. 1.Download blizzity-portable.zip
  2. 2.Extract the ZIP file to your desired location
  3. 3.Run blizzity.exe

Option 3: Winget

winget install blizzity

macOS

Option 1: DMG Installer (Recommended)

  1. 1.Download Blizzity.dmg from the download page
  2. 2.Open the DMG file and drag Blizzity.app to the Applications folder
  3. 3.First launch: Right-click Blizzity in Applications and select "Open" to bypass Gatekeeper
  4. 4.After first launch, you can open Blizzity normally from Launchpad or Applications

Option 2: Homebrew

brew install --cask blizzity

Linux

Choose your preferred installation method based on your distribution:

Debian/Ubuntu (.deb)

sudo apt install ./blizzity.deb

After installation, launch with: blizzity

Fedora/RHEL (.rpm)

sudo dnf install ./blizzity.rpm

Arch Linux (AUR)

yay -S blizzity

Or use any AUR helper you prefer

Snap (Universal)

sudo snap install blizzity

Portable Binary

  1. 1.Download blizzity-linux-x64.tar.gz
  2. 2.Extract: tar -xzf blizzity-linux-x64.tar.gz
  3. 3.Run: ./blizzity

Verify Installation

After installation, verify Blizzity is working correctly:

  1. 1.Launch Blizzity from your applications menu or command line
  2. 2.You should see the welcome screen with the Blizzity logo
  3. 3.Check Help → About to confirm you're running version 1.0.0

Troubleshooting

Windows: "Windows protected your PC" warning

Click "More info" and then "Run anyway". This warning appears because Blizzity is not yet signed with a certificate.

macOS: "Blizzity cannot be opened"

Right-click Blizzity.app and select "Open". Click "Open" in the dialog. After the first launch, you can open it normally.

Linux: Missing dependencies

If Blizzity fails to start, install required dependencies:

sudo apt install libgtk-3-0 libnotify4 libnss3 libxss1 libxtst6 xdg-utils libatspi2.0-0 libdrm2 libgbm1

Your First Workflow

Let's create a simple workflow that converts a video file to a different format. This will introduce you to the core concepts of Blizzity.

Step 1: Create a New Workflow

  1. Launch Blizzity and click "New Workflow" on the welcome screen
  2. Give your workflow a name like "Video Converter"
  3. You'll see an empty canvas with a toolbar on the left

Step 2: Add Input Node

  1. Drag the "File Input" node from the toolbar to the canvas
  2. Click on the node and select your video file
  3. The node will display a preview of your media

Step 3: Add Processing Node

  1. Drag the "Convert Video" node to the canvas
  2. Connect the output of the Input node to the Convert node
  3. Select your desired output format (e.g., MP4, WebM, AVI)

Step 4: Add Output Node

  1. Drag the "File Output" node to the canvas
  2. Connect it to the Convert node
  3. Choose where to save the converted file

Step 5: Run Your Workflow

  1. Click the "Run" button in the top toolbar
  2. Watch as Blizzity processes your video
  3. Your converted video will be saved to the output location

Basic Concepts

Nodes

Nodes are the building blocks of your workflow. Each node performs a specific task like reading a file, processing media, or saving output. Connect nodes together to create complex automation pipelines.

Connections

Connections transfer data between nodes. Click and drag from an output port to an input port to create a connection. Data flows from left to right through your workflow.

Parameters

Most nodes have parameters you can configure. Click on a node to see its settings panel on the right. Parameters control things like output format, quality, resolution, and more.

Execution

When you run a workflow, Blizzity processes nodes in order from inputs to outputs. You can watch the progress in real-time and see which node is currently executing.

Next Steps

Now that you understand the basics, explore more advanced workflows and features:

Tutorials

Step-by-step guides for common tasks

Node Reference

Complete list of available nodes