Getting Started¶

In this tutorial, you'll clone the VlinderCLI repository, build it from source, and explore the available commands.

Time: ~10 minutes

Prerequisites: macOS or Linux, a terminal, and the Rust toolchain.

Step 1: Clone and Build¶

git clone https://github.com/vlindercli/vlindercli.git
cd vlindercli
cargo build --release
cp target/release/vlinder /usr/local/bin/vlinder

See the Installation guide for prerequisite details (NATS, Podman) and bootstrapping ~/.vlinder/.

Step 2: Explore Commands¶

Run vlinder help to see the available subcommands:

vlinder help

You'll see commands for running agents, managing fleets, working with models, inspecting sessions, and starting the daemon.

Next Steps¶

• Your First Agent — scaffold and run your own agent
• Configuration — customize logging and providers
• Architecture — understand the component model