Installation

This page covers installing CodeNOW CLI on supported platforms, validating the binary, and preparing your environment for cluster operations.

Table of Contents

• Supported Platforms
• Installation Options
• Install from GitHub Releases
• Offline / Air-gapped Install
• Verify the Installation
• Next Step

Supported Platforms

CodeNOW CLI ships as a single static binary for:

• Linux (x64)
• macOS (arm64)
• Windows (x64)

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Installation Options

Choose one of the following methods based on your environment:

• GitHub Releases: Recommended for most users.
• Offline / Air-gapped: For restricted networks.

Install from GitHub Releases

1. Download the latest release for your platform from GitHub Releases.
2. Place the cn binary on your PATH.

Example:

sudo mv ./cn /usr/local/bin/cn

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Offline / Air-gapped Install

1. Download the release artifact from GitHub Releases on a machine with internet access.
2. Transfer the binary into the target environment using approved media.
3. Install it on a PATH-visible location.

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Verify the Installation

Confirm the CLI is reachable and displays help:

cn --help

Expected outcome: the CLI prints a list of available commands and options.

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Next Step

Proceed to the Quickstart to run your first CodeNOW workflow.