Install Runyte

Linux and macOS

Install or update to the latest release:

curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/runyte/runyte/main/install.sh | sh
  • Supports x86-64 and ARM64. Verifies the download’s SHA-256 checksum.
  • Installs to ~/.local/bin/runyte without sudo. Add that directory to PATH.
  • Linux needs glibc 2.35 or newer. Alpine/musl is unsupported.
  • macOS binaries are unsigned and not notarized.

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Windows

Download the x86-64 ZIP from GitHub Releases . Verify its hash against SHA256SUMS, extract it, and add its directory to PATH.

  • Requires Windows 11 24H2 or later and Windows Terminal.
  • The executable is unsigned.
  • Install the x64 Visual C++ Redistributable if VCRUNTIME140.dll is missing.

Windows setup and differences

Cargo

Requires Rust 1.88 or newer and a C compiler.

cargo install runyte --locked

On Windows, install Visual Studio Build Tools with the C++ toolchain and Windows SDK.

First run

CommandStart with
runyteThe current directory
runyte README.mdA file
runyte +120:8 src/app.rsA line and column
runyte -aA persistent session

Inside Runyte, use :tutorial to learn interactively. Press Space ? for help.

Set your editor

On Linux and macOS, add these to your shell configuration:

alias ru=runyte
export EDITOR='runyte --wait'
export VISUAL='runyte --wait'

Git, Claude Code, and Codex can then open files or prompts in Runyte. See the shell setup guide for Windows setup and changing directory on exit.

Optional tools

ForInstall
Git featuresgit
Language servicesYour language server; allow it with :lsp-trust
Linux clipboardwl-clipboard, xclip, or xsel

The macOS and Windows clipboard integrations use system tools or APIs.

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