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title: Install the CLI
subtitle: Download and set up the ast CLI
slug: install-cli
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The Astro AI CLI (`ast`) is used to create agents, run them locally, and push to the Astro AI registry. Install it from your Astro AI host (e.g. [astropod.ai](https://astropod.ai)).

## Install (recommended)

Run this in your terminal (macOS):

```bash
curl -fsSL https://astropod.ai/install | sh
```

Replace the URL with your Astro AI host if different. On Mac, if the binary is blocked, open **Settings → Privacy & Security** and click "Allow" for the downloaded file so it can run.

## Manual install (macOS)

Get the binary for your architecture and install into `/usr/local/bin`:

**macOS (Intel):**

```bash
curl -fsSL https://astropod.ai/download/ast-darwin-amd64 -o ast && chmod +x ast
sudo mv ast /usr/local/bin/
```

**macOS (Apple Silicon):**

```bash
curl -fsSL https://astropod.ai/download/ast-darwin-arm64 -o ast && chmod +x ast
sudo mv ast /usr/local/bin/
```

## Verify installation

```bash
ast --version
```

## Keeping up to date

Upgrade to the latest CLI version at any time:

```bash
ast upgrade
```

## Next steps

* [Log in](/authentication#cli-commands) — `ast login`
* [Your first project](/get-started) — create and run your first agent

Run `ast --help` to see all available commands.