What is the Desktop App?
The Melonly desktop app is Melonly in its own window instead of a browser tab. You sign in with the same account and get the same tools, plus a few things a browser can't do, like CAD keybinds that work while you're in Roblox.
It's free and optional, and it works with your existing subscriptions. You can keep using Melonly in your browser too.
Downloading the App
- Open the download page
Go to melonly.com/download. The main button picks the right download for your computer.
- Download and install
Click the download button, or choose a different build further down the page. Then run the installer.
- Allow permissions
The first time you open the app, it asks for the permissions it needs. See Permissions.
- Sign in
Sign in with your Melonly account. Signing in with Discord opens your browser, then brings you back to the app.
You can also download it from the Melonly Desktop App card in your account settings, or with Download app in the CAD menu of any CAD panel.
What You Get
| Feature | What it does |
|---|---|
| Global keybinds | CAD keybinds such as push-to-talk work even when the app isn't focused |
| Pop-out windows | Move CAD windows out of the main app into their own windows |
| Extra CAD keybinds | Adds the Scan License and Open keybinds. Open brings the app to the front and is Alt + X by default. See Preferences |
| Discord status | Shows on Discord when you're moderating or using the CAD, including your panel, the server name, and when you're On Radio or Bodycam Live |
| Navigation buttons | Back, Forward and Refresh buttons in the title bar |
| Automatic updates | Downloads new versions for you, so you don't need to install the app again |
To keep CAD windows inside the main app, turn on Disable native windows in your CAD preferences. This removes the pop-out button.
Updates
When a new version has downloaded, the app asks you to Restart now or update Later. Tick Always Update Automatically if you'd rather not be asked again.
Permissions
The first time you open the app, it walks you through the permissions it needs. You can change them later in your system settings.
| Permission | Needed for | Asked on |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone | Radio and voice features in CAD sessions | All platforms |
| Accessibility | Global keybinds outside the app | macOS |
| Screen Recording | Bodycam and screen sharing | macOS |
On Linux, global keybinds need X11 or XWayland.
Good to Know
- The desktop app isn't the same as Melonly Vision, which is a separate app for moderating in game.
- If support asks for your logs, open the Diagnostics menu in the app and choose Show Log Files, Open Logs Folder or Open Crash Dumps Folder.
- On a phone or tablet, install Melonly to your home screen instead.
Need help?
Still have questions? Join our Discord server for support from the Melonly Team.