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System requirements

  • Node.js 18 or later (for npm/pnpm installs)
  • Operating system: macOS, Linux, or Windows
  • An API key for at least one supported LLM provider, or a locally running Ollama or LM Studio instance for offline use

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CLI installation

Install the cyberstrike CLI globally using your preferred package manager or install script. 
npm i -g @cyberstrike-io/cyberstrike@latest
npm is recommended if you already have Node.js installed. Homebrew is the most convenient option on macOS. The curl one-liner works on any Linux or macOS system without requiring Node.js.

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Desktop app installation

CyberStrike also ships as a native desktop application built with Tauri, providing a windowed UI alternative to the terminal TUI. 
brew install --cask cyberstrike-desktop
You can also download the desktop app directly from the GitHub releases page. Pre-built binaries are available for macOS (Apple Silicon and Intel), Windows (x64), and Linux (x64 and arm64).

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Verifying your installation

After installation, confirm the CLI is available and check the installed version: 
cyberstrike --version
You should see output like: 
1.1.5
If the command is not found, ensure your global npm/bun/pnpm bin directory is on your PATH. For npm, run npm bin -g to find the location.

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Upgrading

CyberStrike ships with a built-in upgrade command that fetches and installs the latest release: 
cyberstrike upgrade
To install a specific version, pass it as a positional argument: 
cyberstrike upgrade 1.1.5
To force a specific installation method (useful if auto-detection picks the wrong one): 
cyberstrike upgrade --method npm   # choices: curl, npm, pnpm, bun, brew, choco, scoop
cyberstrike update is an alias for cyberstrike upgrade. To upgrade manually using your package manager, re-run the original install command with the @latest tag: 
npm i -g @cyberstrike-io/cyberstrike@latest

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Uninstalling

To remove CyberStrike from your system: 
npm uninstall -g @cyberstrike-io/cyberstrike
CyberStrike stores its configuration and session data in your XDG config directory (typically ~/.config/cyberstrike on Linux/macOS). To fully remove all data: 
rm -rf ~/.config/cyberstrike
Removing ~/.config/cyberstrike permanently deletes your saved provider configuration, session history, and any custom settings. This action cannot be undone.

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Offline installation

To run CyberStrike in an air-gapped or offline environment, install Ollama or LM Studio on the same machine and pull a local model. On first launch, select Ollama or LM Studio as your provider. No data leaves your machine. 
# Install Ollama and pull a model
ollama pull llama3.1

# Launch CyberStrike and select Ollama as your provider
cyberstrike
For best offline performance, use a model with at least 8B parameters. Larger models (32B+) produce significantly better security reasoning but require more RAM and a capable GPU.

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