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CLI Installation

Learn how to install the exc CLI to easily manage virtual machines on excloud using simple commands.

Last updated · 7 September 2023

Welcome! This guide will help you quickly install and start using the exc CLI to create and manage virtual machines (VMs) on excloud.

Follow the instructions below to install it on your machine.

Installation Methods for exc CLI

Method 1: Using Installation Script

Run the following command in your terminal to install the exc CLI with ease:

curl -fsSL https://excloud.dev/install.sh | bash

Method 2: Using Homebrew

If you prefer to use Homebrew, follow these steps:

  1. Tap the repository:

    brew tap excloud-in/excloud

  2. Install the exc CLI:

    brew install exc

AI Agent Skills

The installation script automatically installs Excloud skills for AI coding agents. These skills extend agents like pi coding agent and Claude Code with Excloud-specific commands and workflows.

The skills are installed globally using:

npx skills add https://git.excloud.dev/excloud-dev/excloud-skills.git --all --global

Installing pi Coding Agent

To get started with the pi coding agent, install it via npm:

npm install -g @mariozechner/pi-coding-agent

For more details, see the pi documentation.

Usage

You are now ready to create and manage VMs!

For more detailed usage instructions, run:

exc --help

CLI Login

After completing the registration, you can log in to the exc CLI from your terminal by running:

exc login

Follow the prompts to complete the login process and begin using the exc CLI.

Next Steps

  • For more detailed usage instructions, run:

    exc --help

  • If you encounter any issues, refer to our documentation or reach out to support@excloud.dev