FAQ
Is Kadrack signed?
Section titled “Is Kadrack signed?”Alpha builds are not signed by Apple or Microsoft. We defer the annual code-signing costs until we have market-fit signal. macOS and Windows will both warn you on first launch; the install guide explains the one-time workaround.
Auto-update payloads are signed (ed25519) with a key only our release pipeline holds. See Verify your install for details.
What does “alpha” mean for Kadrack?
Section titled “What does “alpha” mean for Kadrack?”See About the alpha. Short version: core playback, library, metadata, and playlists work well; smaller edges are rough; some features (device sync, polished first-run) aren’t in yet.
How do I switch update channels?
Section titled “How do I switch update channels?”Settings → Updates → Update channel. Three options:
- Stable — default; only tagged stable releases.
- Beta — stable + prerelease betas.
- Nightly — bleeding-edge builds. Not yet enabled in alpha.
Changing channels takes effect on the next update check — no app restart needed.
Where does Kadrack store my library database?
Section titled “Where does Kadrack store my library database?”Per-platform:
- macOS:
~/Library/Application Support/fm.deadwax.app/library.sqlite - Linux:
~/.local/share/fm.deadwax.app/library.sqlite - Windows:
%APPDATA%\fm.deadwax.app\library.sqlite
(The fm.deadwax.app identifier is the app’s internal bundle ID — it
predates the Kadrack rename. Data location is unchanged.)
The database is a standard SQLite file. Back it up by copying the file when Kadrack is closed.
How do I report a bug?
Section titled “How do I report a bug?”Settings → About → Version shows your build number; click to copy it. Then file an issue with that version number at GitHub Issues.
In-app feedback button ships in a later release.
Does Kadrack collect telemetry?
Section titled “Does Kadrack collect telemetry?”No. Phase A ships with zero telemetry. Telemetry is a separate design conversation — see tracking issue #44 for where that discussion happens.