For MacOS/Linux machine, there are three ways to install `fastn`. 1. [`fastn` through `pre-built binary`](macos/#fastn-through-pre-built-binary) (Recommended) 2. [`fastn` using `cargo`](macos/#fastn-using-cargo) 3. [`fastn` from `source`](macos/#fastn-from-source)

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Our Recommendation

We recommend you to install `fastn` through `pre-built binary`. This is the preferred method as it only requires downloading the binary and installing it on your local system.

`fastn` is written using `rust` language, if you are familiar with it and want to use `fastn` for your project or for experimentation, you can do it with other two options, i.e, by installing it using `cargo` or by building the `source`. Based on your choice of installation, you can select one of the following options:

`fastn` through `pre-built binary`

For MacOS, we have an installer script. You just need to follow the video or follow the steps given below.

First Step: Copy the Installer Script

Copy the following command:

Installer Script

sudo bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/fastn-stack/fastn/main/install.sh)"

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ftd

Second Step: Open the Terminal

You can find Terminal on the Dock or you can search for Terminal using Spotlight Search. Shortcut to open Spotlight Search, press cmd + spacebar buttons, on your keyboard.

Third Step: Run the Installer Script

Paste the command and hit enter. When prompted, enter your System Password that you use to open your machine and enter.

Once the script runs 100%, installation of `fastn` is complete. To verify, open terminal and execute the command, `fastn`.

If you see the Help text of the fastn command, it confirms that FASTN is successfully installed.

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Tip

New to the concept of `terminal` and want to read about it? Checkout the [Terminal documentation](https://fastn.com/open-terminal/).

`fastn` using `cargo`

If you have cargo installed in your system, you can run the following command to install `fastn`. For more details on `how to install cargo` is given [here](https://doc.rust-lang.org/cargo/getting-started/installation.html).

cargo install fastn

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`fastn` from `source`

`fastn` is open source project. You can clone the `fastn` github repository:

git clone git@github.com:fastn-stack/fastn.git

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`fastn` is implemented using Rust, using 2021 edition, so minimum supported Rust version (MSRV) is 1.65.0.

cd fastn
cargo test
cargo build

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Linux Dependencies

When building from source you will have to install SSL and SQLite dev packages:

sudo apt-get install libsqlite3-dev libssl-dev

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Once you have installed the `fastn` you can start using FTD. Happy building.

Support `fastn`!

Enjoying `fastn`? Please consider giving us a star ⭐️ on [GitHub](https://github.com/fastn-stack/fastn) to show your support!

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Getting Help

Have a question or need help? Visit our [GitHub Q&A discussion](https://github.com/fastn-stack/fastn/discussions/categories/q-a) to get answers and subscribe to it to stay tuned. Join our [Discord](https://discord.gg/a7eBUeutWD) channel and share your thoughts, suggestion, question etc. Connect with our [community](/community/)!

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Found an issue?

If you find some issue, please visit our [GitHub issues](https://github.com/fastn-stack/fastn/issues) to tell us about it.

Quick links:

- [Install `fastn`](install/) - [Create `fastn` package](create-fastn-package/) - [Expander Crash Course](expander/) - [Syntax Highlighting in Sublime Text](/sublime/)

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