> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.zipcaptions.app/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.zipcaptions.app/getting-started/installing-the-zip-captions-app.md).

# Installing the Zip Captions App

Zip Captions can be installed on your device as a Progressive Web App. Depending on your browser and your device, you will need to follow some different steps.

{% tabs %}
{% tab title="Desktop (Chrome)" %}
**Using Google Chrome**

1. Go to <https://zipcaptions.app>
2. Click on the Install prompt which appears in the Omnibox

<figure><img src="https://1608469805-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FCUIvSrSYUotCp2ajUEtk%2Fuploads%2F6WBJHbiax9tFUJ6z18un%2FScreenshot%202024-04-06%20at%2012.29.08%E2%80%AFPM.png?alt=media&amp;token=6a0cb37c-917d-4ad0-a90f-d553ab6fd97e" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

3. Confirm that you want to install Zip Captions

<figure><img src="https://1608469805-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FCUIvSrSYUotCp2ajUEtk%2Fuploads%2FbKMGjDSHBW4J6m3TuNAV%2FScreenshot%202024-04-06%20at%2012.30.48%E2%80%AFPM.png?alt=media&amp;token=02c4610a-11ad-4232-a6ef-c7dae4fc4a94" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

4. You can also install the Progressive Web App from the Menu
   {% endtab %}

{% tab title="Desktop (Safari)" %}
Safari does not support PWA installation on MacOS. If you need to run Zip Captions as a standalone app, please use Chrome.
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="Android" %}
{% hint style="info" %}
Both of the methods below, install the same app. Installing from the Google Play Store may be easier for some users, however, if you encounter issues with speech recognition, then you should install the PWA version using Google Chrome.
{% endhint %}

**From the Google Play Store:**

Visit: <https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=app.zipcaptions.twa>

Click on Install

If you encounter any issues with the app, try the PWA option below.

***

**As a Progressive Web App (PWA):**

Before you begin, please ensure that you have the [Google Chrome](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.android.chrome\&hl=en_CA) browser installed on your device.

1. Visit [https://zipcaptions.app ](https://zipcaptions.app)in Chrome
2. Tap on the three dots\
   ![](https://1608469805-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FCUIvSrSYUotCp2ajUEtk%2Fuploads%2FSlEYr4BN8IrGmEYfB6ys%2FScreenshot_20240820-124054.png?alt=media\&token=e8f089ba-7baa-43f4-8f5d-a1a00992ad10)
3. Choose **Add to Home Screen** from the menu\
   ![](https://1608469805-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FCUIvSrSYUotCp2ajUEtk%2Fuploads%2FoGEfpd1vYdAikiX8Qex6%2FScreenshot_20240820-124219.png?alt=media\&token=8e74742f-1a66-4414-a7c7-cd8ba87d7e4a)
4. Choose **Install** from the prompt that appears\
   ![](https://1608469805-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FCUIvSrSYUotCp2ajUEtk%2Fuploads%2FLCBdxDU5U0rgyQyop8sw%2FScreenshot_20240820-124227.png?alt=media\&token=25b72f97-35e7-4c83-a92c-8fea85814a33)
5. Zip Captions will now appear in your list of apps, and you can launch it from your app launcher on your Android device.
   {% endtab %}

{% tab title="iOS / iPad OS" %}
Coming Soon
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="Microsoft Store" %}
You can install Zip Captions from the Microsoft Store on a computer running Windows 10 or 11.

[Install Now](https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9pjn1f4bf2mh?hl=en-US\&gl=US)
{% endtab %}
{% endtabs %}


---

# Agent Instructions
This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com.

## Querying This Documentation
If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation by asking a question.

Perform an HTTP GET request on the following URL with the `ask` and `goal` query parameters:

```
GET https://help.zipcaptions.app/getting-started/installing-the-zip-captions-app.md?ask=<question>&goal=<user_goal>
```

`ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language.
`goal` is what the user is ultimately trying to achieve, the reason they need the answer. Sharing it helps GitBook give you a better, more relevant answer. A goal is most helpful when it describes the outcome the user wants rather than restating the question. For example, with `ask=how do I create an API token`, a goal like `automate deployments from our CI pipeline` lets GitBook tailor the answer to that use case.

The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation.

Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.