Squid™ Desktop

Squid Desktop

Squid Desktop is an optional, free software available for download on Windows and Mac.

  • Connect a Squid Pipette to Squid Desktop via Bluetooth® or USB
  • Easily build, preview, edit, and share custom protocols
  • Configure pipette calibration, wi-fi connection, theme preferences, and more
  • Update Squid Pipette software via USB

User Guide

Download the Squid Desktop User Guide for instructions on how to use the software.

Installation

Follow the instructions below to download and install Squid Desktop on your device.

System Requirements
  • Bluetooth® adapter with BLE (Bluetooth® Low Energy) support
  • 4 GB RAM minimum
  • 200 MB free disk space

Squid Desktop Installation: Windows

Size: 37 MB · Requires: Windows 10/11

  1. Download Windows Squid Desktop Software
  2. Run the installer by double-clicking the downloaded file
  3. Follow the installation wizard:
    • Choose installation directory (default: C:\Program Files\Squid)
    • Select Start Menu folder
    • Choose whether to create a desktop icon
  4. Click “Install” to complete the installation
  5. Launch from Start Menu or Desktop icon
  6. Grant Bluetooth permissions when prompted

Squid Desktop Installation: macOS

Size: 62 MB · Requires: macOS 11.0+ (Big Sur, 2020)

  1. Download macOS Squid Desktop Software
  2. Open the downloaded DMG file
  3. Drag Squid.app to the Applications folder
  4. Launch from Applications or Spotlight
  5. Grant Bluetooth permissions when prompted

Software Version History

V1.5.0 (15-OCT-2026 – Original Software Version)

  • Commercial release of Squid Desktop

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