Install Overview

DB-GPT offers three recommended installation paths. Pick the one that matches how you want to run and manage the project.

Choose an installation path

Method	Best for	Scenario	What you get
<span style={{whiteSpace: 'nowrap'}}>Quick Install	Fastest first run on macOS / Linux	Quick launch the latest DB-GPT from source with automated environment setup and dependency installation	Quick install and start the latest source project with optional advanced config
<span style={{whiteSpace: 'nowrap'}}>CLI Install	Users who prefer installing from PyPI	One-click start and try a stable DB-GPT release without worrying about project structure or config details	One-line installer, interactive setup wizard, profile management
<span style={{whiteSpace: 'nowrap'}}>Source Install	Developers and custom deployments	You need to modify source code, debug internals, or integrate DB-GPT into a custom deployment pipeline	Full repo checkout, editable configs, maximum flexibility

When to choose each method

Quick Install

For MacOS / Linux users — choose this if you want the fewest steps to install, quickly launch the latest DB-GPT from source with automated environment setup and dependency installation.

CLI Install (Recommended)

Choose this if you want to install DB-GPT directly from PyPI and use the dbgpt command to set up profiles interactively.

Source Install

Choose this if you want full access to the repository for development, debugging, or custom integrations.

Next steps

Source: docs/docs/installation/index.md