# Installation
gaji can be installed in multiple ways depending on your preference and environment.
::: tip No JS Runtime Required
gaji bundles QuickJS internally, so you don't need Node.js or any external JavaScript runtime installed. It works as a standalone binary!
:::
## npm
Install gaji via npm:
```bash
npm install -D gaji
```
This installs gaji as a dev dependency:
```bash
gaji --help
```
### Other Package Managers
```bash
# pnpm
pnpm add -D gaji
# yarn
yarn add -D gaji
```
## Cargo
If you have Rust installed, you can install gaji directly from crates.io:
```bash
cargo install gaji
```
This installs the gaji binary globally:
```bash
gaji --help
```
## Binary Download
Download pre-built binaries from [GitHub Releases](https://github.com/dodok8/gaji/releases):
### Linux (x64)
```bash
```
### macOS (ARM64)
```bash
```
### macOS (x64)
```bash
```
### Windows
Download `gaji-win32-x64.tar.gz` from the releases page and extract it to a directory in your PATH.
## Verify Installation
Check that gaji is installed correctly:
```bash
gaji --version
```
## Requirements
gaji has **no runtime dependencies**:
- ✅ **No Node.js required** - gaji bundles QuickJS internally
- ✅ **No external JavaScript runtime** - completely self-contained
- ✅ Works with **any language or build tool**
The only requirement is a package manager if installing via npm:
- **npm/pnpm/yarn** (for npm installation only)
## Updating
### npm
```bash
npm update gaji
```
### Cargo
```bash
cargo install gaji --force
```
### Binary
Download and replace the binary with the latest version from GitHub Releases.
## Next Steps
Once installed, proceed to [Getting Started](./getting-started.md) to set up your first project.