Mark Ericksen
About Mark Ericksen
Mark Ericksen is a Developer Advocate known for his expertise in software installation and troubleshooting.
Mark Ericksen Developer Advocate
Mark Ericksen holds the title of Developer Advocate. His role involves promoting and advocating for development tools and practices within various programming communities. Developer Advocates typically work to improve the developer experience by providing support, resources, and guidance on utilizing specific technologies and frameworks.
Installing flyctl with Homebrew
If you have the Homebrew package manager installed, you can install the flyctl command line tool by running the following command: brew install flyctl. Homebrew simplifies the installation process, allowing for a streamlined setup on macOS and Linux systems.
Installing flyctl with curl Script
For users who do not have Homebrew, flyctl can also be installed using a curl script. Simply run the following command in your terminal: curl -L https://fly.io/install.sh | sh. After installation, you will need to add the flyctl directory to your shell rc file to ensure the command is available in your shell.
Installing flyctl on Linux
To install flyctl on a Linux system, you can use the curl script by running: curl -L https://fly.io/install.sh | sh. This command downloads and executes the install script, setting up flyctl in your environment. Ensure to follow post-installation steps to make the tool accessible in your terminal.
Installing flyctl on Windows
Windows users can install flyctl by running a PowerShell install script. Execute the following command in PowerShell: pwsh -Command "iwr https://fly.io/install.ps1 -useb | iex". If you encounter an error indicating the 'pwsh' command is not found, you can use 'powershell' instead. It is advisable to install the latest version of PowerShell for optimal performance.