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BuildCLIInstallationMac

Install the Aptos CLI on Mac

For Mac, the easiest way to install the Aptos CLI is with the package manager brew.

Installation

Ensure you have brew installed https://brew.sh/.

Open a new terminal and enter the following commands.

Terminal
brew update
brew install aptos

Open another terminal and run aptos help to verify the CLI is installed.

Terminal
aptos help
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If brew does not work for you, you can try the steps here: Install Specific Aptos CLI Versions (Advanced)

Upgrading the CLI

Upgrading the CLI with brew just takes 2 commands:

Terminal
brew update
brew upgrade aptos