> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.basecut.dev/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Installation

> Get Basecut installed and ready to use

## Installation Methods

### Recommended: Homebrew (macOS / Linux)

```bash theme={null}
brew install basecuthq/cli/basecut
```

### Install Script (macOS / Linux / Windows)

Downloads the latest public release and verifies SHA256 checksums:

```bash theme={null}
curl -fsSL https://basecut.dev/install.sh | sh
```

Optional: install to a specific directory (default `~/.local/bin`) or pin a version:

```bash theme={null}
curl -fsSL https://basecut.dev/install.sh | sh -s -- /usr/local/bin
curl -fsSL https://basecut.dev/install.sh | sh -s -- ~/.local/bin v1.0.0
```

Optional: pin the installer script itself to a specific Git ref (tag or commit SHA):

```bash theme={null}
curl -fsSL "https://basecut.dev/install.sh?ref=v1.0.0" | sh
```

### GitHub Releases

Download the binary for your platform from the public release repository:

* [https://github.com/basecuthq/cli/releases](https://github.com/basecuthq/cli/releases)

## Verification

To verify the installation, run:

```bash theme={null}
basecut --version
```