CLI Installation

First of all, download and install Go. Version 1.16 or higher is required.

Installation is done by using the go install¹ command and rename installed binary in $GOPATH/bin:

go install -ldflags="-s -w" github.com/create-go-app/cli@latest
mv $GOPATH/bin/cli $GOPATH/bin/cgapp

Also, macOS and GNU/Linux users available way to install via Homebrew:

# Tap a new formula:
brew tap create-go-app/cli

# Installation:
brew install create-go-app/cli/cgapp

Check, that the CLI is installed correctly by the --version (or -v) command:

cgapp --version

# Output: cgapp version 1.x.x

Alternative installations¶

We're using a GoReleaser² for shipping standalone version to a major desktop platforms:

• GNU/Linux
• Apple macOS (including version for Apple Silicon³ CPU)
• Microsoft Windows

If you need this, go to the repository's Release page and download zipped archive.