Installation
Install the Forte CLI and set up your development environment in a few minutes.
Most tasks — creating projects, deploying services, monitoring — can be done entirely from the web console. The CLI is useful for scripting, CI/CD integration, and local proxy testing.
Prerequisites
- A Forte Platforms account (sign up free)
- Git
Install the CLI
Option 1: Homebrew (macOS & Linux)
brew tap FortePlatforms/tap
brew install forteTo upgrade to the latest version:
brew upgrade forteOption 2: Shell Script (Linux, macOS & Windows)
curl -fsSL https://tryforte.dev/install.sh | bashThis installs the forte binary to ~/.forte/bin and adds it to your PATH.
Windows users: Run this command in Git Bash, MSYS2, or WSL. For native PowerShell, use Option 3 below.
Option 3: Standalone Binary (Manual)
Download the latest binary for your platform from the GitHub releases page, rename it to forte (or forte.exe on Windows), and add it to your PATH.
Available binaries:
forte-linux-x64— Linux (x86_64)forte-linux-arm64— Linux (ARM64)forte-darwin-arm64— macOS (Apple Silicon)forte-darwin-x64— macOS (Intel)forte-windows-x64.exe— Windows (x86_64)
Verify Installation
forte --versionAuthenticate
Log in to your Forte account.
forte loginThis will open a browser window for authentication.
Next Steps
- Quickstart Guide - Deploy your first service