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Install the Lurus Code CLI, authenticate your account, and start your first AI-powered coding session — all in a few simple steps.
Install the CLI
The Lurus Code CLI is distributed as an npm package and runs on Node.js 18 or later. A single command installs it globally.
Requirements
npm install -g @scramble-cloud/lurus-code-cli lurus --version # Expected output: lurus-code/x.y.z Using pnpm or yarn?
You can also install via pnpm add -g @lurus/code or yarn global add @lurus/code.
Log in to your account
Lurus Code uses a secure browser-based login flow. No password is ever stored on disk — only an encrypted JWT token.
Choose your login method
Browser Login
Opens your default browser for secure OAuth authentication.
lurus login - 1 Run
lurus loginin your terminal. - 2 Your browser opens automatically.
- 3 Sign in with your Lurus Code account.
- 4 The CLI receives a token and stores it securely.
Email & Password
Authenticate directly in the terminal.
lurus login --email API Key
Best for CI/CD pipelines and headless environments.
lurus login --api-key YOUR_KEY Or use environment variable:
LURUS_API_KEY=your_key lurus chat -p "..." lurus auth status # Shows: logged in as user@example.com lurus register Start your first chat session
Once authenticated, you can start an interactive AI coding session with a single command.
Interactive mode
Launches a full interactive chat session in your terminal.
lurus chat Type your question and press Enter
Quick single prompt
Send a single prompt and get an immediate response without entering interactive mode.
lurus chat -p "Explain this codebase to me" Resume last session
Continue exactly where you left off.
lurus chat -c Try these starter prompts
lurus chat -p "Review my last commit for bugs" Instant code review
lurus chat -p "Write unit tests for src/utils.ts" Auto-generate tests
lurus chat -p "Find security vulnerabilities in this file" Security scan
lurus chat -p "Document all public functions in src/" Auto-documentation
Useful slash commands inside chat
Type `/` in the chat to see all available commands./help Show all available commands /status Show session info and token usage /model Switch the AI model /clear Clear the current context /review Start a code review /scan Run a security scan /test Generate tests for current file /commit Create a git commit message /quit Exit the chat session Essential commands to know
These are the most important CLI commands you will use day to day.
Authentication
lurus login lurus logout lurus auth status lurus register Chat & AI
lurus chat lurus chat -p "..." lurus chat -c lurus chat --model claude-3-5-sonnet Management
lurus update lurus update --check lurus completions zsh lurus --version CI/CD
lurus security-ci lurus code-review-ci lurus batch tasks.jsonl What's next?
Now that you have your first session running, explore the full power of Lurus Code.
Full CLI Reference
Every command, flag, and option documented in detail.
View reference →Install Plugins
Extend the CLI with code review, security, and docs plugins.
Browse plugins →AI Agent Modes
Use Auto, Plan, Code, and Review modes for different workflows.
Explore modes →CI/CD Integration
Add security scans and code reviews to your GitHub Actions pipeline.
Setup CI/CD →Ready to start coding with AI?
Install the CLI now and write your first prompt in under 5 minutes.