How do I install Picsart CLI?

Choose your OS in the installer above, copy the command, and run it in your terminal. Then run gen-ai --version to check the installation and gen-ai login to sign in.

The macOS and Linux installer uses a self-contained binary. The npm package requires Node.js 22 or later. The Windows installer installs or upgrades Node.js when needed, then installs the npm package.

Run gen-ai login . Complete Picsart sign-in in the browser window it opens, then return to your terminal. Hosted MCP connections sign in separately inside your assistant.

Where are generated files saved?

Generation saves files to ./output by default. Batch runs use ./batch-output . Use the command's --output option to choose another destination.

How do I check generation costs?

Run gen-ai pricing with your model ID before generating. Generation uses credits from your Picsart account. Prices and model availability can change.

Can I generate a batch of assets?

Yes. Create a JSON manifest with a jobs array and a unique ID for each job. Run gen-ai batch run manifest.json --dry-run to validate it before running the batch. Use the output directory with batch status and batch resume .

Can I use the CLI in a script?

Use --no-input to disable interactive prompts. Add --quiet --json when your script needs clean JSON output. Check the authentication guide for headless environments.

What is the difference between CLI, MCP, and Skills?

The CLI runs commands in your terminal. Hosted MCP connects compatible assistants to Picsart tools. Skills add workflow instructions to supported agents and use the CLI, so they require CLI installation and sign-in.

How do I update the CLI?

Run gen-ai update , then check gen-ai --version . If you manage your installation through npm, follow the installation guide for that method.

What if gen-ai is not found?

Open a new terminal so your updated PATH is loaded. If it still cannot find the command, follow the troubleshooting steps in the installation guide.

Install Picsart CLI

Create images, video, and audio from your terminal. Choose your system, install Picsart, and sign in to start creating.

Install on macOS

Using an assistant on your phone? Connect Picsart MCP

curl -fsSL https://picsart.com/gen-ai-cli/install.sh | bash

Run this command in a terminal on your computer or remote host. On a phone, copy it for that machine; it does not install in a chat app. Installs a self-contained binary. No Node.js installation required.

Next: sign in

After running the installer, check the version and sign in to Picsart.

gen-ai --version
gen-ai login

Install Picsart CLI on macOS

1. Install Picsart CLI
Copy the installer and run it in a terminal on your computer or remote host. On a phone, copy it for that machine.
```
curl -fsSL https://picsart.com/gen-ai-cli/install.sh | bash
```
2. Check your installation
Check the installation with gen-ai --version. Open a new terminal if the command is not found.
3. Sign in and start creating
Run gen-ai login and finish sign-in in your browser. Return to your terminal to create.
Read the installation guide

Create images, video, and audio from your terminal

Turn your ideas into product images, short clips, and voiceovers. Use a focused brief, explore different models, and save the results for your next project.

AI-generated examples shown are representative.

Explore creative workflows

AI-generated product image collection from Picsart; representative CLI creative output

Make something for your next project

Explore image concepts, short clips, and voiceovers. Start with a focused brief, then adapt the result to your project.

AI-generated examples reused from Picsart show creative possibilities. Your results depend on your brief, model, and settings.

Explore a campaign direction

Try a product scene, mood, or composition for your next campaign. Describe the subject and look you want, then compare the results.

Learn this workflow

Campaign starter AI-generated creative example reused from Picsart

Create your first asset in 3 steps

Once you’ve installed Picsart CLI, start with 1 idea and review the result before making more.

1. Sign in to Picsart
Run gen-ai login in your terminal. Finish signing in through your browser, then return to your project.
2. Choose your creative direction
Pick an image, video, or audio model. Describe what you want to make, and check the credit cost before generating.
3. Review and refine
Open the saved result, see what works, and adjust your brief. Keep the prompt and settings you want to use again.

Build a content set from a few good ideas

Plan a series of product scenes, campaign concepts, or social visuals. Save your briefs in a batch file so you can create the set together.

Start with a small set, check the cost, and review each result. Keep the settings that fit your project for the next round.

AI-generated examples shown are representative.

Learn how to create a batch

Creative automation AI-generated example reused from the Picsart MCP page

Find a prompt for your next project

Browse creative examples, open a prompt, and adapt the wording to the asset you want to make.

Install Picsart CLI

Install on macOS

Next: sign in

Create images, video, and audio from your terminal

Make something for your next project

Explore a campaign direction

Create your first asset in 3 steps

1. Sign in to Picsart

2. Choose your creative direction

3. Review and refine

Build a content set from a few good ideas

Find a prompt for your next project

Add Picsart Skills to your agent

Create image concepts

Build a reel

Plan a product catalog

Learn Picsart CLI basics

How to install the Picsart CLI on Mac, Linux, and Windows

How to authenticate the Picsart CLI with your account

How to generate your first AI image with gen-ai generate

How Picsart CLI credits work: pricing guide for beginners

How to access 140+ AI models from the terminal with Picsart CLI

Create photorealistic Korean drama short films from your terminal with Picsart CLI

Create your next asset with Picsart CLI