Install Aether

Install Aether

Get started with Aether by installing it on your system

Installation Methods

Choose your preferred method to install the Aether compiler and runtime.

macOS

Supports Apple Silicon and Intel-based Macs.

Homebrew (Recommended)

brew tap iamvirul/homebrew-aetherlang
brew install aetherlang

Manual Installation

chmod +x aeth
sudo mv aeth /usr/local/bin/aeth
aeth --version

Unblock Binary (if needed)

If macOS blocks the binary:

xattr -d com.apple.quarantine aeth
Windows

Compatible with Windows 10 and 11 (64-bit).

Manual Installation

  1. Download the aeth binary
  2. Rename it to aeth.exe (optional)
  3. Add its folder to your system PATH
  4. Open Command Prompt and run:
aeth --version
Linux

Install Aeth on Linux systems. Works on most modern distros including Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora, and Arch.

Installation Steps

chmod +x aeth
sudo mv aeth /usr/local/bin/aeth
aeth --version

System Requirements

  • 64-bit Linux system
  • glibc 2.17 or higher
  • bash or zsh shell

Tips

  • Run aeth --help to explore features
  • Use in scripts or terminal shortcuts for faster access

Verify Installation

After installation, verify it works by running:

aeth --version

You should see version information like: Aether 1.1.0

Command Reference

After installation, you can explore the available commands by running:

terminal
$ aeth --help
Aether language runtime and development tool
Usage: aeth <COMMAND>
Commands:
  • - runRun an Aether program
  • - newInitialize a new Aether project
  • - buildBuild the project
  • - deployDeploy the service
  • - depManage project dependencies
  • - devDevelopment tools
  • - pkgPackage management
  • - helpPrint this message or the help of the given subcommand(s)
Options:
  • - -h, --helpPrint help
  • - -V, --versionPrint version

Next Steps