Installation

Dependencies

1. Docker is required for running the TI Toolbox containerized environment.

Windows/macOS: Install Docker Desktop

Linux: Install Docker Engine using your distribution’s package manager.

Post-Installation Configuration:

  • Open Docker Desktop settings
  • Go to “Resources”
  • Allocate at least 32GB RAM (recommended)
  • Ensure you have at sufficient free disk space

Docker Settings on Apple

2. X Server Optional, if GUI is desired.

macOS: Install XQuartz 2.7.7

⚠️ Important: XQuartz version 2.7.7 is required for proper OpenGL functionality. Higher versions may cause OpenGL rendering issues.

Setup Steps:

  1. Download and install XQuartz 2.7.7
  2. Log out and log back in (required for X11 initialization)
  3. Launch XQuartz from Applications > Utilities
  4. XQuartz will be configured automatically by TI Toolbox

Windows: Install VcXsrv

⚠️ Do not use Xming - it has compatibility issues with the TI Toolbox.

Configuration:

  1. Launch XLaunch from the Start Menu
  2. Select “Multiple windows”
  3. Select “Start no client”
  4. Important: Check “Disable access control”
  5. Keep VcXsrv running while using TI Toolbox

Linux: X11 is usually pre-installed on most Linux distributions.

If GUI doesn’t appear:

xhost +local:docker

System Requirements

Minimum Requirements

  • RAM: 32GB minimum (recommended for full functionality)
  • Storage: At least 30GB free space for Docker images
  • Administrative privileges: Required for initial setup

Verification

Test Docker Installation

# Check Docker version
docker --version

# Test Docker functionality
docker run hello-world

Test X Server

  • macOS: Launch XQuartz and verify it runs without errors
  • Windows: Launch VcXsrv and ensure it’s running in system tray
  • Linux: Run echo $DISPLAY to verify X11 is configured

Next Steps: Once dependencies are installed, proceed to your platform-specific installation guide: