# Installation
There are several ways to install Catalyst on your system.
## Using Cargo
The recommended way to install Catalyst is through Cargo, Rust's package manager. If you already have Rust installed, you can install Catalyst with:
```bash
cargo install catalyst
```
This will download, compile, and install the latest version of Catalyst from crates.io.
## Building from Source
If you prefer to build Catalyst from source, or if you want to use the latest development version, you can clone the repository and build it yourself:
```bash
# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/caffeidine/catalyst.git
cd catalyst
# Build and install
cargo install --path .
```
## Verifying Installation
To verify that Catalyst has been installed correctly, run:
```bash
catalyst --version
```
You should see output showing the version number of Catalyst.
## Next Steps
Now that you have Catalyst installed, start with the [Quickstart](./tutorials/quickstart.md) or jump into [Your First Test](./getting-started/first_test.md).