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Verify checksums

Verify a downloaded FileLever release file with checksums before you install it, especially before opening a new desktop build.

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import { currentAppRelease } from “@data/releases”;

Overview

Checksums help confirm that a downloaded release asset matches the published build on GitHub Releases. FileLever publishes release notes and checksum references on the same public release page.

When to verify

  • after downloading a release asset
  • if the download was interrupted
  • before sharing a build with someone else
  • when you want to confirm file integrity

How to verify

  • Windows: use PowerShell Get-FileHash
  • macOS: use shasum -a 256
  • Linux: use sha256sum

What to compare

Match the calculated SHA256 against the value published with the release notes or release asset listing.

Where to verify FileLever builds

  • Current release: FileLever {currentAppRelease.versionTag}
  • Release source: GitHub Releases
  • macOS trust status: code signed and notarized
  • Compare your local SHA256 against the checksum value published with that release

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