> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.inklyai.dev/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Install the CLI

> Install the Inkly CLI and confirm the inkly command is available.

The Inkly CLI is the local command surface for creating, previewing, validating, capturing, and publishing demos. It is exposed as the `inkly` command.

## Requirements

* Node.js 20 or later
* npm

## Install

Install the CLI globally:

```bash theme={null}
npm install -g @inkly-org/cli
```

Confirm the install:

```bash theme={null}
inkly version
inkly help
```

## Update

Run this when you want the latest published CLI:

```bash theme={null}
inkly update
```

Preview the update command without changing anything:

```bash theme={null}
inkly update --dry-run
```

## Next steps

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  <Card title="Preview locally" icon="monitor" href="/cli/preview-locally">
    Start a local preview server for a hub or captured demo folder.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Skills for agents" icon="robot" href="/cli/skills">
    Install Inkly skills for Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, and other agents.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>