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