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Modus CLI	Comprehensive reference for the Modus CLI commands and usage

The Modus CLI is a command-line tool for interacting with your Modus app and running it locally.

Install

Install Modus CLI via a cURL command or npm.

curl install.hypermode.com/modus.sh -sSfL | bash

npm install -g @hypermode/modus-cli

Commands

Initialize a new Modus app. The Modus CLI prompts you to enter the app name and language of choice.

Run your Modus app locally. The Modus CLI starts a local server and provides a URL to access the app.

When using [Hyp CLI](/hyp-cli) alongside the Modus CLI, users get access to [Hypermode-hosted models](/hosted-models) for local development.

Build your Modus app. The Modus CLI compiles your app and generates a .build folder for the artifacts.

Uninstall the Modus CLI from your system.