---
title: "Quick Install"
description: "The fastest way to get Nexus OS running. Install directly from GitHub with Cargo: Don't have Rust? Install it first: Pre built binaries are available for Linux and macOS: See the Releases page for all platforms. You're r"
resource: https://www.aiagents.nexus/docs/manual/installation/quick-install
generated: { by: "process:nexus-agent-assets", at: 2026-09-07T09:13:03Z }
status: stable
---

# Quick Install

The fastest way to get Nexus OS running.

## Quick Install (Recommended)

Install directly from GitHub with Cargo:

```bash
cargo install --git https://github.com/leonidas-esquire/nexus-os.git
```

Don't have Rust? Install it first:

```bash
curl --proto '=https' --tlsv1.2 -sSf https://sh.rustup.rs | sh
```

## Download Binary

Pre-built binaries are available for Linux and macOS:

```bash
# macOS (Apple Silicon)
curl -fsSL https://github.com/leonidas-esquire/nexus-os/releases/latest/download/naos-v0.3.1-darwin-aarch64 -o naos
chmod +x naos
sudo mv naos /usr/local/bin/
```

See the [Releases](https://github.com/leonidas-esquire/nexus-os/releases) page for all platforms.

## Verify Installation

```bash
naos --version
# naos 0.1.0

naos --help
# Nexus OS — The orchestration layer for AI agents
# 
# Usage: naos <COMMAND>
# 
# Commands:
#   init        Initialize a new project
#   create      Create a new agent
#   status      Show project status
#   ...
```

## Quick Start

```bash
# Create a new project
naos init my-project
cd my-project

# Create an agent
naos create researcher --template researcher

# Check status
naos status
```

You're ready to go! Continue to [Build from Source](/docs/manual/installation/build-from-source) for advanced installation options.