Vimdrones Designer can't open on Mac OS

by ChenFanting

When install the Vimdrones Designer, you may fail to open it and receive different error messages. If you meet these messages, please follow the way to fix it. 

You can't open the application"Vimdrones Designer" because this application is not supported on this Mac. 

Method 

  • Open the Apple icon About This Mac to check the Chip and download the Download the corresponding version.
  • If you are using intel chip, please make sure to download the intel(x64) version not the Apple Silicon(arm64) version by accident. 
  • We have release both  intel and Apple Silicon version of the Vimdrones Designer

Check Designer Mac OS version

  • Open Terminal on your Mac. 
  • Paste this command and press return to check the Designer version
file /Applications/Vimdrones\ Designer.app/Contents/MacOS/Vimdrones\ Designer

"Vimdrones Designer" cannot be opened because the developer cannot be verified or "Vimdrones Designer" is damaged and can't be opened.

Method 1

  • Right-click or control-click on Vimdrones Designer and select Open. 
  • When a window pops up asking whether you're sure you want to open the app, click Open.

    Method 2

    • Go to the Apple menu > System Settings.
    • Select Privacy & Security.
    • Scroll down to the Security section.
    • Click "Open Anyway" beneath the message "Designer.app" was blocked for use because it is not from an identified developer."
    • Enter your administrator password.
    • Click Open again.

      Method 3

      • Open Terminal 
      • Paste this command and press return. 
        sudo xattr -dr com.apple.quarantine /Applications/Vimdrones\ Designer.app

         Method 4

        • Open Terminal. 
        • Paste this command  and press return.

        sudo spctl --master-disable

        • Go to the Apple menu > System Settings.
        • Select Privacy & Security.
        • Scroll down to the Security section.
        • You will find the Anywhere option.
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