Getting Started¶

New to the bnerd CLI? This section walks you through everything you need to start managing your cloud infrastructure from the terminal.

Setup Path¶

1. Installation — Install bnerd via go install, build from source, or download a pre-built binary
2. Quick Start — Your first commands in 5 minutes
3. Configuration — Set up your config file, understand precedence rules
4. Authentication — Token-based auth via login, environment variables, or config file
5. Output Formats — Choose between table, JSON, and YAML output

What's Next?¶

Once you're set up, explore the Command Reference for all available commands, or jump straight into the Interactive TUI with bnerd x.