Prerequisites

What you need before installing CloudCLI UI. Node.js version requirements and supported AI coding agents.

This guide covers what you need to self-host CloudCLI UI. If you'd rather skip setup entirely, CloudCLI Cloud requires nothing installed locally.

Node.js

CloudCLI UI requires Node.js v22 or higher.

Check your current version:

bash

node --version

If you need to install or upgrade, the easiest way is via nvm:

bash

curl -o- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/nvm-sh/nvm/v0.39.7/install.sh | bash
nvm install 22
nvm use 22

Or download directly from nodejs.org.

CloudCLI UI is a UI layer for AI coding agents. You need at least one installed and authenticated on your machine.

The most commonly used agent with CloudCLI UI. Requires a Claude Pro or Max subscription, or an Anthropic API key.

bash

npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code
claude

Requires a Cursor subscription.

bash

npm install -g @cursor/cli

Requires an OpenAI API key.

bash

npm install -g @openai/codex

Requires a Google account or API key.

bash

npm install -g @google/gemini-cli

Once you have Node.js and at least one agent ready, head to the Installation Overview to pick the right setup for how you work.