# Install the buf CLI

The buf CLI is the standard CLI for working with Protobuf modules and the only client for protos.rip — every documented flow uses it. Pick the install path for your OS below, confirm the version, and head to the [Quickstart](/docs/quickstart).

## macOS

Install with Homebrew.

```bash
brew install bufbuild/buf/buf
```

## Windows

Install with Scoop.

```bash
scoop bucket add buf https://github.com/bufbuild/scoop-buf.git
```

```bash
scoop install buf
```

## Linux and other platforms

Run the buf install script — it works on any system with bash.

```bash
curl -sSL https://buf.build/install/buf.sh | bash
```

For Debian/Ubuntu packages, container images, and prebuilt binaries, see [Buf’s installation guide](https://buf.build/docs/installation).

## Confirm the version

protos.rip requires buf v1.67.0 or later — see [Supported buf CLI versions](/docs/reference/supported-buf-cli-versions).

```bash
buf --version
```

## See also

← Overview Quickstart →