Grepai Installation

This walks you through getting GrepAI running on whatever system you're on. It covers four installation paths: Homebrew for Mac users who want easy updates, shell script for Linux/macOS if you don't use Homebrew, PowerShell for Windows, and building from source if you need that. Each method includes verification steps and troubleshooting for common issues like PATH problems or permission errors. The guide also covers updating and uninstalling cleanly. It's straightforward reference material, the kind of thing you bookmark when you're setting up a new machine and don't want to hunt through GitHub issues to remember which command actually works.

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$ npx -y skills add yoanbernabeu/grepai-skills --skill grepai-installation --agent claude-code

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GrepAI Installation

This skill covers all methods to install GrepAI on any platform.

When to Use This Skill

Installing GrepAI for the first time
Upgrading an existing GrepAI installation
Building GrepAI from source
Verifying a successful installation

Prerequisites

macOS/Linux: Terminal access
Windows: PowerShell
From source: Go 1.24+ installed

Installation Methods

Method 1: Homebrew (macOS - Recommended)

The easiest way to install on macOS:

# Add the tap and install
brew install yoanbernabeu/tap/grepai

# Verify installation
grepai version

Advantages:

Automatic updates with brew upgrade grepai
Clean uninstall with brew uninstall grepai
Manages dependencies automatically

Method 2: Shell Script (Linux/macOS)

Universal installation script:

# Download and run the installer
curl -sSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/yoanbernabeu/grepai/main/install.sh | sh

# Verify installation
grepai version

What the script does: