Install
Paste this into your terminal:
macOS (Apple Silicon + Intel)
Works on macOS 11+ (Big Sur and later), both arm64 and x64.
If macOS blocks the binary: System Settings → Privacy & Security → Open Anyway.
Linux (x64 + arm64)
Works on Ubuntu 20.04+, Debian 11+, Fedora 36+, Arch, Alpine. No dependencies.
For minimal distros without curl: wget -qO- https://plugsky.com/install | bash
Windows 10/11 (x64 + arm64)
Run in PowerShell (Win+X → Windows PowerShell, or Windows Terminal):
If Windows SmartScreen blocks: More info → Run anyway. Or download plugsky-windows-x64.zip directly and add to PATH.
Docker (any platform)
Run the Plugsky CLI inside a container — no host install needed.
Image available at docker.io/plugsky/cli (build from github.com/plugsky/plugsky).
After install — first run
--api-key sk-live-... to save it permanently.
plugsky-pro pre-selected. Type a question or task, hit Enter.
/model plugsky-frontier or any of the 31 available models.
Direct binary downloads
Prefer to download the binary yourself? Pick your platform:
Verify the install
Uninstall
Removes ~/.plugsky/ and strips the PATH line from your shell rc file.
Troubleshooting
"command not found: plugsky" after install
Your shell didn't pick up the new PATH. Run source ~/.zshrc (or ~/.bashrc) and try again. Or use the full path: ~/.plugsky/bin/plugsky.
macOS says "plugsky cannot be opened because the developer cannot be verified"
Open System Settings → Privacy & Security, scroll down, click Open Anyway next to the plugsky block. Re-run the command. This is a one-time prompt.
Windows SmartScreen blocks the binary
Click More info → Run anyway. Windows shows this for any unsigned binary. We're working on signing.
How do I update?
Re-run the installer: curl -fsSL https://plugsky.com/install | bash. It will replace the binary in place while keeping your config and API key.
What models come preconfigured?
The default config registers plugsky-pro, plugsky-max, plugsky-frontier, plugsky-fast, and plugsky-micro. All 31 models in the ladder are reachable — just add them to ~/.plugsky/config.json.
Can I use it without an API key?
No. Plugsky is a hosted API — the CLI is a thin client. Get a key at plugsky.com/dashboard (free trial included).
Plugsky OS — 100% Plugsky
Plugsky OS is a fully-branded AI coding agent, built and maintained by Plugsky. The installer drops a private runtime, a Plugsky-themed TUI, and a pre-configured provider pointing at api.plugsky.com. Source is at github.com/mmarhama-hub/plugskyOS.
Get an API key → Read the docs