[FIXED] Anaconda-Navigator.app missing after installation on M1 macOS Monterey

Issue

I installed Anaconda, but it did not include the GUI app, Anaconda-Navigator app in the Applications folder. What do I need to do to get the GUI app?

Details: Computer: 2021 14-inch MacBook Pro, M1 Max OS: macOS Monterey 12.5

A month ago, I had the full Intel version of Anaconda, including Anaconda-Navigator, running fine.

I decided I wanted the M1 version, so I uninstalled it using the method detailed on the Anaconda website (anaconda-clean), rm -rf ~/opt/anaconda3, and remove conda section of .zshrc. I also deleted Anaconda-Navigator from the Applications folder and removed all ~/Library/Receipts, and restarted the laptop.

I the used the GUI installer for the M1 version, which set up conda and seemingly the complete ~/anaconda3 folder, but it didn't install the Anaconda-Navigator app.

I repeated the full uninstall and used the shell installer, getting the same result - no Anaconda-Navigator.

Any suggestions on how I can get Anaconda-Navigator GUI?

Thanks!! Mike

Solution

I found the answer on my own. Anaconda Navigator is not included with the M1 version. I read the complete Anaconda press release 1, as I should have done before I posted my question. A flag for me was that the file size of the installation package for the M1 was quite a bit smaller than for Intel.

Answered By - VagabondEngineer