> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.memorybase.app/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Installation

> Install the MemoryBase CLI on your system.

## Install

```bash theme={null}
npm install -g memorybase
```

Verify the installation:

```bash theme={null}
memorybase --version
```

<Accordion title="Don't have Node.js?">
  The CLI requires Node.js 18 or newer. Download it from [nodejs.org](https://nodejs.org) (choose the LTS version), then restart your terminal before running the install command.
</Accordion>

## Global Options

These options work with any command:

| Option           | Description                               |
| ---------------- | ----------------------------------------- |
| `--server <url>` | Use a different backend server (advanced) |
| `--json`         | Output results as JSON where supported    |
| `-V, --version`  | Show the CLI version                      |
| `-h, --help`     | Show help for any command                 |