# Installation
This guide will help you install bckt and its companion tools on your system.
## Installation Methods
### Option 1: Download Pre-built Binaries (Recommended)
The easiest way to get started:
1. Visit the [bckt releases page](https://github.com/vrypan/bckt/releases)
2. Download the latest release for your platform
3. Extract the archive
4. Move the binaries to a directory in your `PATH`:
```bash
# Example for Unix-like systems
mv bckt /usr/local/bin/
mv bckt-new /usr/local/bin/
# Make them executable if needed
chmod +x /usr/local/bin/bckt
chmod +x /usr/local/bin/bckt-new
```
### Option 2: Homebrew
If you're on macOS and use Homebrew:
```bash
brew tap vrypan/bckt
brew install bckt
```
This will install both `bckt` and `bckt-new`.
### Option 3: cargo
If you have Rust installed, you can install bckt using cargo:
```bash
cargo install bckt
```
Alternatively, you can build from the repository:
```bash
git clone https://github.com/vrypan/bckt.git
cd bckt
cargo install --path .
# Install companion tools
cd bckt-new
cargo install --path .
```
## Verify Installation
Check that bckt is installed correctly:
```bash
bckt --version
```
You should see output like: `bckt 0.6.2`
## Next Steps
Now that bckt is installed, you're ready to create your first blog!
Continue to: [Setting Up Your First Blog](02-first-blog.md)