Delta CLI

Installing Delta CLI

Delta CLI runs on macOS, Linux, and Windows. Choose your platform below for installation instructions.

System Requirements

  • OS: macOS 11+, Linux (glibc 2.17+), Windows 10+
  • Architecture: x64, arm64 (Apple Silicon), armv7
  • Memory: 512MB RAM minimum
  • Disk: 100MB free space

Installation Methods

Using Homebrew (Recommended)

The easiest way to install Delta CLI on macOS is using Homebrew.

1. Add the Delta CLI tap:

bash
brew tap deltacli/delta

2. Install Delta CLI:

bash
brew install delta-cli

3. Verify the installation:

bash
delta --version

Direct Download

If you prefer not to use Homebrew, you can download Delta CLI directly.

1. Download the latest release:

bash
# For Intel Macs
curl -sSL https://github.com/deltacli/delta/releases/latest/download/delta-darwin-x64.tar.gz | tar xz

# For Apple Silicon (M1/M2)
curl -sSL https://github.com/deltacli/delta/releases/latest/download/delta-darwin-arm64.tar.gz | tar xz

2. Move to your PATH:

bash
sudo mv delta /usr/local/bin/

3. Make it executable:

bash
sudo chmod +x /usr/local/bin/delta

Verifying Your Installation

After installation, verify that Delta CLI is installed correctly:

bash
# Check version
delta --version

# View help
delta --help

# Test a simple command
delta :help

You should see the Delta CLI version number and help information. If you encounter any issues, check the troubleshooting guide.

Next Steps

Congratulations! You've successfully installed Delta CLI. Here's what to do next:

  1. Learn the basic commands to get started with Delta CLI
  2. Configure Delta CLI to match your workflow
  3. Enable the AI assistant for intelligent command suggestions

Updating Delta CLI

To update Delta CLI to the latest version:

bash
# Homebrew (macOS)
brew upgrade delta-cli

# Chocolatey (Windows)
choco upgrade delta-cli

# Scoop (Windows)
scoop update delta-cli

# APT (Ubuntu/Debian)
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade delta-cli

# DNF (Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade delta-cli