Installation

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This guide covers how to install dotnet-httpie on different platforms and environments.

Prerequisites

  • .NET SDK 10.0 or later
  • Internet connection for package installation

Install Latest Stable Version

dotnet tool update --global dotnet-httpie

Install Latest Preview Version

dotnet tool update --global dotnet-httpie --prerelease

Install Specific Version

dotnet tool install --global dotnet-httpie --version 0.12.0

Alternative Installation Methods

Option 2: Pre-built Binaries

Download platform-specific executables from GitHub Releases:

  • Windows: dotnet-httpie-win-x64.exe
  • Linux: dotnet-httpie-linux-x64
  • macOS: dotnet-httpie-osx-x64

Extract and add to your system PATH for global access.

Option 3: Docker

See the Docker Usage Guide for containerized usage.

Verification

After installation, verify that dotnet-httpie is working correctly:

dotnet-http --version

You should see output similar to:

dotnet-httpie/0.12.0 (.NET; HTTPie-like)

Docker Installation

If you prefer using Docker instead of installing globally:

Pull Latest Image

docker pull weihanli/dotnet-httpie:latest

Use Without Installation

docker run --rm weihanli/dotnet-httpie:latest --help

Updating

Update Global Tool

dotnet tool update --global dotnet-httpie

Update to Preview Version

dotnet tool update --global dotnet-httpie --prerelease

Uninstallation

Remove Global Tool

dotnet tool uninstall --global dotnet-httpie

Remove Docker Image

docker rmi weihanli/dotnet-httpie:latest

Troubleshooting Installation

Common Issues

  1. Permission Denied: Make sure you have proper permissions to install global tools
  2. PATH Issues: Ensure the .NET tools directory is in your PATH
  3. Old .NET Version: Verify you have .NET 10.0 or later installed

Check .NET Version

dotnet --version

Check Installed Tools

dotnet tool list --global

Reinstall if Corrupted

dotnet tool uninstall --global dotnet-httpie
dotnet tool install --global dotnet-httpie

Platform-Specific Notes

Windows

  • Tools are installed to %USERPROFILE%\.dotnet\tools
  • May require restart of command prompt/PowerShell

macOS/Linux

  • Tools are installed to ~/.dotnet/tools
  • May need to restart terminal session

CI/CD Environments

See CI/CD Integration for specific setup instructions for continuous integration environments.

Next Steps

Once installed, continue with the Quick Start Guide to begin using dotnet-httpie.