Project Compatibility
Summer works with existing projects, tutorials, libraries, and extensions. Open your projects directly. No conversion needed. What works out of the box:- All standard project files and structures
- Official documentation and tutorials
- Third-party libraries and plugins
- Community assets and tools
- Export templates for web, desktop, and mobile
System Requirements
Summer runs on Windows and macOS with the following minimum requirements:- OS: Windows 10+ or macOS 10.14+
- RAM: 4GB minimum, 8GB recommended
- Storage: 2GB available space
- Graphics: OpenGL 3.3 support
Download Summer
Download for Your Platform
Get the latest version of Summer from our website
Alternative: Install via CLI
If you use Cursor, Claude Code, or any MCP-compatible AI tool, you can install Summer Engine from the command line:/Applications/Summer.app, Windows: default install location). No npm global install required. npx runs it on demand. After install, run npx summer-engine login and npx summer-engine run to get started.
For MCP setup (connecting your IDE to Summer Engine), see MCP Setup.
Installation Steps
1
Download the installer
Visit summerengine.com and download the installer for your operating system.
2
Run the installer
Double-click the downloaded file and follow the installation wizard.
3
Launch Summer
Open Summer from your applications folder or start menu.
4
Create your first project
Click “New Project” and choose a template to get started.
Verify Installation
Once installed, you can verify everything is working by:- Opening Summer
- Creating a new project from a template
- Testing the AI chat functionality with a simple request like “Add a cube to the scene”
Next Steps
First Chat
Learn how to use AI to build your first game elements