get the cli in one command.
Install and start working in 1-2 minutes. No configuration needed.
an agent starts with curl: POST /api/v1/orchestrate with a prompt — no install, no key, no account. move up only when you need to: api key for your own quota and sessions you can resume (a free account); mcp for an agent client that speaks mcp (the ivybloom cli, installed and signed in); cli for a person at a terminal, or long-running local sessions (the same install and sign-in).
Step 1: Open Your Terminal
Option A: Search (Easiest)
1. Press Cmd + Space to open Spotlight Search
2. Type "Terminal"
3. Press Enter to open Terminal
Option B: Finder
1. Open Finder (click the icon in your dock)
2. Go to Applications → Utilities → Terminal
Choose installation method:
Fastest way to get started
Step 2: Copy the command above (click the copy button) and paste it into your Terminal window.
Step 3: Press Enter to run. It will automatically download and configure everything you need (1-2 minutes).
Installation in 4 Steps
Run One Command
Copy the command for your OS and run it in your terminal
Automatic Setup (1-2 min)
Installs the Go binary with all dependencies
Authenticate
Run ivybloom auth login --browser to sign in
You're Ready!
Run ivybloom for a chat session, or ivybloom jobs list to see your jobs
What You Get
one-line installation
no options, no configuration. just copy and paste.
1-2 minutes
from download to productive in minutes.
4 auth methods
browser oauth, api key, device flow, or cli linking.
interactive tui
real-time job dashboard with keyboard navigation.
ai chat built-in
orchestrate multi-tool workflows via conversation.
cross-platform
macos, linux, and windows supported.
Requirements for One-Line Install
✓ macos 10.13+ / linux 5.0+ / windows 10+
✓ internet connection
✓ ~50 mb disk space
Note: The installer automatically handles Go installation if needed. Most users don't need to pre-install anything.
After Installation
Authenticate via browser (recommended)
View all available commands
List your jobs
Start an AI chat session