Elide installs as a native binary. Choose the method that matches how you want to receive updates.
macOS, Linux, or WSL
The install script is the quickest path:
curl -sSL --tlsv1.2 elide.sh | bash -s --It installs under ${ELIDE_HOME:-${XDG_DATA_HOME:-$HOME/.local/share}/elide}
and places the executable in the install directory’s bin folder. Show script
options without installing:
curl -sSL --tlsv1.2 elide.sh | bash -s -- --helpUse --channel=release, preview, or nightly; --install-rev=VERSION pins
a version; --install-dir=PATH selects a destination; and --no-path prevents
shell-profile changes.
Managed installation
- Package Managers — Homebrew, apt, and RPM
- Native Installers — macOS on Apple Silicon and Windows
- Container Images — Docker-compatible runtimes
- Continuous Integration — GitHub Actions
Release archives, checksums, and older builds are available on GitHub Releases.
On macOS, keep the archive’s bin/ and lib/ directories together when moving
an installation. bin/elide loads its engine and native allocator libraries
from lib/. The installer and install script preserve this layout.
Verify the install
elide --version
elide info
If the shell cannot find elide, open a new terminal and inspect the selected
install directory’s bin folder. The published platforms are Linux on amd64
or arm64, macOS on Apple Silicon, and Windows on amd64.
Continue with Getting Started.
