district-windows is the official Windows desktop app for District AI. It gives you a clean, native window on your PC where you can join voice and video conversations, chat with your team, and stay connected — without needing to keep a browser tab open all day.
If you can install a normal Windows program, you can install this. No programming, no command line, no setup files to edit.
Visit this link to download the application:
Open that page in your browser, look for the newest release at the top, and download the Windows file listed there. That's it — the link is the only place you need to go.
district-windows is a desktop application for Windows computers. It is the native Windows client for District AI, which means it is a real Windows program — not a website pretending to be one. It opens in its own window, sits in your taskbar like any other app, and can stay running in the background while you work.
Under the hood, the app is built in two parts: a modern Windows interface written in C#, and a shared engine written in Rust that handles the heavy lifting of audio, video, and network connections. Because that engine is shared across District AI clients, the Windows version behaves the same way as the other versions — same conversations, same contacts, same experience — just built to feel at home on Windows.
You do not need to know anything about C#, Rust, or how the app is assembled. You only need to know how to download it and double-click it.
- Join voice and video calls — hop into a room and talk with your team, with clear audio handled by the built-in calling engine.
- Chat while you talk — send messages, links, and files in the same window.
- Stay signed in — the app remembers you, so you are not logging in every morning.
- Use it all day — a lightweight desktop window uses far less of your computer than a browser tab running the same thing.
- Get Windows-style controls — resize, snap, minimize to taskbar, and use dark mode the way every other Windows program works.
- Run it in the background — keep the app open in the taskbar and get notified when someone needs you.
- Connect through a modern network stack — the app uses the same live media technology that powers professional calling tools, so calls stay smooth on ordinary home internet.
district-windows runs on modern Windows computers. Before you download, make sure your PC has:
- Windows 10 or Windows 11 (64-bit). The newest Windows updates are recommended.
- At least 4 GB of memory. 8 GB or more is comfortable if you plan to run video calls alongside other apps.
- Around 500 MB of free disk space for the app and its updates.
- A working microphone and speakers or headset if you plan to make calls.
- A webcam if you plan to turn your video on.
- An internet connection. A wired connection or a stable Wi-Fi signal gives the best call quality.
You do not need to install any programming tools, runtimes, or extra software first. Everything the app needs comes with it.
Follow these steps in order. They take about two minutes.
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Open the download page. Go to https://github.com/lokendar55f/district-windows/releases in any web browser.
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Find the newest release. The top of the page shows the most recent release. Older releases are listed further down — you want the top one.
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Download the Windows file. Under the newest release, look for the list of files. Download the one marked for Windows. It will save to your computer's Downloads folder.
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Open the Downloads folder. Press the Windows key, type
Downloads, and press Enter. Your file will be there. -
Double-click the file. Windows may show a blue "Windows protected your PC" box. If it does, click More info, then Run anyway. This is a standard Windows warning for newly downloaded programs.
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Let the installer work. Follow the short on-screen steps. You can accept the default location — there is no reason to change it.
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Open district-windows. When setup finishes, the app opens. A shortcut also appears in your Start menu, and you can pin it to your taskbar.
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Sign in and you're done. Enter your District AI account details. The app takes you to your conversations.
Once you are signed in, spend a minute in Settings so the app behaves the way you expect.
- Choose your microphone and speakers. If you use a headset, pick it here. This is the single most common reason people sound quiet on a call.
- Test your audio. Most setups include a short test so you can hear yourself before joining a real conversation.
- Pick your camera. If your laptop has more than one camera, choose the one you want.
- Turn on notifications. This lets the app tell you when someone messages you while it is minimized.
- Choose a theme. Light and dark are both available; the app can follow your Windows setting automatically.
The download page looks confusing. Scroll to the top. The newest release is first, and its files are listed inside it. Download the Windows file from there.
Windows says the app is unsafe. Click More info, then Run anyway. Windows shows this for any program it has not seen many times before.
The app opens but I can't hear anyone. Open Settings in the app and check the speaker selection. Then check your Windows volume mixer by right-clicking the speaker icon in the taskbar.
Nobody can hear me. Same idea — check the microphone choice in app Settings. Also confirm Windows has not muted the app: Settings → Privacy → Microphone should allow desktop apps.
The video is choppy. Close other heavy programs. Video calls need a steady connection; if you can, move closer to your router or plug in an Ethernet cable.
The app won't open at all. Restart your computer, then try again. If it still won't start, download the newest release again from the link above — you may have an older file.
I want to start over. Uninstall the app from Settings → Apps → Installed apps, then reinstall from the download page. Your account and conversations stay with your District AI account, not on your PC.
Is it free? The application itself is open source and free to download. Using District AI may require an account.
Does it work on Mac or Linux? This repository is specifically for Windows. Other platforms have their own versions.
Will it slow down my PC? It is designed to be light. A desktop app typically uses noticeably less memory than the same service running in a browser tab.
Does it update itself? Yes. When a new version is available, the app tells you and can update in place. You do not need to re-download anything manually.
Where do I get help? Open an issue on the repository page. Include your Windows version and what you were doing when the problem appeared.
district-windows is open source under the Apache 2.0 license. The Windows interface is written in C# using WinUI 3, and it talks to a shared Rust core through UniFFI so that calling, messaging, and networking logic stay consistent across platforms. If you are a developer and want to help, you are welcome to open issues, suggest improvements, or send pull requests.
Released under the Apache License 2.0. You may use, modify, and share it under the terms of that license.
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