# Installation

Learn how to install the Croct CLI.

The Croct CLI helps you manage your projects from the terminal. You can use it to configure your project, manage slots and components, handle authentication, and more.

## Install the CLI

Run the following command to install the CLI globally:

**Command to install the CLI**

**npm**

```sh
npm install -g croct
```

**pnpm**

```sh
pnpm add -g croct
```

**Yarn**

```sh
yarn global add croct
```

**Bun**

```sh
bun add -g croct
```

## Run without installing

If you prefer not to install the CLI globally, you can run commands directly using the executable from the npm registry:

```sh
croct
```

This downloads and runs the latest version of the CLI without adding it to your system.

## Check the installation

After installing, verify that the CLI is available by running:

```sh
croct --version
```

If the installation was successful, this command prints the installed version number.

## Explore

- [Croct CLI](https://github.com/croct-tech/cli): Explore and contribute to the CLI development on GitHub.
- [Init](/reference/cli/commands/init): Learn how to initialize and configure your project.