System Requirements
Semantic Modeler is a lightweight desktop application. It runs on modest hardware and doesn't require any additional runtimes. The installer includes everything it needs.
Minimum Requirements
| Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10+, macOS 12 Monterey+, or a modern Linux distribution (64-bit) |
| CPU | Any 64-bit x86 Intel or AMD processor (Windows & Linux) Any Intel or M1/M2/M3/M4 Apple Silicon (masOS) |
| RAM | 4 GB |
| Disk | 450 MB free space (Windows) 150 MB (Linux) 100 MB (macOS) |
| Display | 1280 x 720 |
| Network | Internet connection required for license activation, Fabric/Azure connections, and auto-updates |
Recommended
| Component | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| RAM | 8 GB or more (larger models benefit from additional memory) |
| Display | 1920 x 1080 or higher (the diagram view is easier to work with on a larger screen) |
Linux Notes
- Semantic Modeler is distributed as an AppImage, so it works on most distributions without installing system packages.
- WebKit2GTK 4.1 is required for the application's UI rendering. See the installation guide for your distribution for the exact package name.
Network Requirements
If you're behind a corporate firewall, the following endpoints need to be reachable:
| Endpoint | Purpose |
|---|---|
api.fact-foundry.com |
License activation and validation |
github.com |
Auto-updates (downloads from GitHub Releases) |
*.fabric.microsoft.com |
Microsoft Fabric workspace connections |
*.analysis.windows.net |
Azure Analysis Services and Power BI connections |
login.microsoftonline.com |
Microsoft Entra ID authentication |