# Installation

## Ocean CLI Installation

The Ocean CLI allows you to interact with the Ocean Network directly from your terminal.

### Prerequisites

* **Node.js**: [Download here](https://nodejs.org/).
* **Unix-based OS**: macOS or Linux (Windows users should use WSL).

### Installation

1. **Clone the Repository**:

   ```bash
   git clone https://github.com/oceanprotocol/ocean-cli.git
   cd ocean-cli
   ```
2. **Select Node Version**:

   ```bash
   nvm use
   ```
3. **Install Dependencies**:

   ```bash
   npm install
   ```
4. **Build the Tool**:

   ```bash
   npm run build
   ```

### Configuration

Set up your environment variables to connect to the network.

```bash
# Your Wallet Private Key
export PRIVATE_KEY="0x_YOUR_PRIVATE_KEY"

# RPC URL for the blockchain (e.g., Ethereum, Polygon, Sepolia)
export RPC="https://rpc.ankr.com/eth"

# Ocean Node URL
# You can find a reliable node on the Ocean Nodes Dashboard (https://nodes.oceanprotocol.com)
export NODE_URL="https://compute1.oceanprotocol.com/"

# Prevent the CLI from running in a loop (useful for scripting)
export AVOID_LOOP_RUN='true'
```

### Verify Installation

Run the help command to see if everything is working:

```bash
npm run cli -- --help
```

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