CLI_INSTALL.md

Installing the CLI

The DevLog CLI is automatically installed when you first launch the Electrobun app!

If automatic installation didn't work, or you need to reinstall, follow the manual instructions below.

macOS

1. Install the DevLog app (drag to Applications folder)

2. Run the installation script:

   chmod +x scripts/install-cli.sh
   ./scripts/install-cli.sh

   Or manually create a wrapper script:

   mkdir -p ~/.local/bin
   cat > ~/.local/bin/devlog << 'EOF'
   #!/bin/bash
   exec bun "/Applications/DevLog.app/Contents/Resources/cli/cli.js" "$@"
   EOF
   chmod +x ~/.local/bin/devlog

   Make sure ~/.local/bin is on your PATH.

3. Verify installation:

   devlog help

Windows

1. Install the DevLog app

2. Run PowerShell as Administrator:

   .\scripts\install-cli.ps1

   Or manually:

   • Create a directory (e.g. %LOCALAPPDATA%\devlog)

   • Create devlog.bat inside it:

     @echo off
     bun "%APPDATA%\devlog\cli.js" %*

   • Add that directory to your PATH

3. Restart your terminal and verify:

   devlog help

Linux

1. Install the DevLog app

2. Create a wrapper script:

   mkdir -p ~/.local/bin
   cat > ~/.local/bin/devlog << 'EOF'
   #!/bin/bash
   exec bun "$HOME/.config/devlog/cli.js" "$@"
   EOF
   chmod +x ~/.local/bin/devlog

   Make sure ~/.local/bin is on your PATH.

3. Verify installation:

   devlog help

Development Mode

If you're developing and want to use the CLI without installing:

# Using bun scripts
bun run ci
bun run co

# Or directly
bun src/cli.ts ci
bun src/cli.ts co

Notes

• The CLI uses the same SQLite database as the Electrobun app
• You can switch between CLI and GUI seamlessly
• The CLI requires Bun to be installed on your system