# Installation Guide
## Quick Install (cargo-binstall)
The fastest way to install cargo-copter is using [cargo-binstall](https://github.com/cargo-bins/cargo-binstall), which downloads pre-built binaries:
```bash
# Install cargo-binstall first (if not already installed)
# Then install cargo-copter
cargo binstall cargo-copter
```
## Install from crates.io
```bash
cargo install cargo-copter
```
## Install from source
```bash
git clone https://github.com/imazen/cargo-copter
cd cargo-copter
cargo install --path .
```
## Supported Platforms
Pre-built binaries are available for:
- **Linux**
- x86_64-unknown-linux-gnu
- x86_64-unknown-linux-musl (static binary)
- aarch64-unknown-linux-gnu (ARM64)
- **macOS**
- x86_64-apple-darwin (Intel)
- aarch64-apple-darwin (Apple Silicon)
- **Windows**
- x86_64-pc-windows-msvc
## Verify Installation
```bash
cargo-copter --version
```
## Usage
See [README.md](README.md) for usage examples.