Installation

Learn how to install Apify CLI using installation scripts, Homebrew, or NPM.

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The recommended way to install Apify CLI is by using our installation scripts. This means you don't need to install Node.js to use the CLI, which is useful for Python users or anyone who doesn't want to manage Node.js dependencies.

Preferred methods

MacOS / Unix

curl -fsSL https://apify.com/install-cli.sh | bash

Windows

irm https://apify.com/install-cli.ps1 | iex

Other methods

Homebrew

brew install apify-cli

NPM

First, make sure you have Node.js version 22 or higher with NPM installed on your computer:

node --version
npm --version

Install or upgrade Apify CLI by running:

npm install -g apify-cli

Troubleshooting

If you receive a permission error, read npm's official guide on installing packages globally.

Verify installation

You can verify the installation process by running the following command:

apify --version

The output should resemble the following (exact details like version or platform may vary):

apify-cli/1.0.1 (0dfcfd8) running on darwin-arm64 with bun-1.2.19 (emulating node 24.3.0), installed via bundle

Upgrading

Upgrading Apify CLI is as simple as running the following command:

apify upgrade