Use Passport on any platform
Windows and Linux are fully supported through Passport's web install hub, standards-based MCP OAuth, and Passport CLI. No native desktop app is required.
1. WindowsOpen Passport in Edge, Chrome, or Firefox; choose Add client; use the offered client-native installer or configuration; finish browser OAuth; then verify that the client lists Passport tools. For terminal agents, install Node.js 22.23.2+ and run
npm i -g passport-bridge.Windows CLI steps2. LinuxOpen Passport in your browser; choose Add client; use the client-native command, link, or configuration; finish browser OAuth; then verify tools. For terminal agents, install Node.js 22.23.2+ and run
npm i -g passport-bridge.Linux CLI stepsWeb and hosted clientsClaude, ChatGPT, Cursor, VS Code, Claude Code, and Codex connect without a Passport desktop application. Passport never treats opening or copying setup instructions as a successful connection.Add a client
Optional macOS accelerator
Passport Desktop for macOS
Wire several supported local clients in one pass. This is optional; the same web, native MCP, and CLI paths above also work on macOS.
Download for macOSVersion 0.3.41 · Universal (Apple silicon and Intel). Requires macOS 11 (Big Sur) or later.
- Open the download and drag Passport to Applications.
- Right-click Passport and choose Open the first time.
- Sign in, select local clients, and verify each observed connection.