> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://acm-aa28ebf6.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# CLI Installation

> Install SuperBox CLI on your system

## Prerequisites

* Python 3.11+
* Git
* Virtual environment (recommended)

## Installation

<Steps>
  <Step title="Clone Repository">
    Clone the SuperBox backend repository:

    ```bash theme={null}
    git clone https://github.com/areebahmeddd/superbox.ai.git
    cd superbox.ai
    ```
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create Virtual Environment">
    Create and activate a virtual environment:

    **Windows (PowerShell):**

    ```powershell theme={null}
    python -m venv .venv
    .\.venv\Scripts\Activate.ps1
    ```

    **macOS/Linux:**

    ```bash theme={null}
    python3 -m venv .venv
    source .venv/bin/activate
    ```
  </Step>

  <Step title="Install SuperBox CLI">
    Install with CLI support:

    ```bash theme={null}
    python -m pip install -e .[cli]
    ```

    <Info>For development, install with dev tools: `python -m pip install -e .[dev]`</Info>
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Verify Installation

```bash theme={null}
superbox --help
# Shows available commands
```

## Next Steps

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Authenticate" icon="key" href="/cli/auth">
    Connect to SuperBox
  </Card>

  <Card title="Initialize Project" icon="plus" href="/cli/init">
    Create MCP server
  </Card>
</CardGroup>