How to Install WP CLI the Easy Way

Installing WP CLI is a simple process. Here are the steps you need to follow:

1. Check Requirements

Before installing WP CLI, make sure that your system meets the following requirements:

• PHP version 5.4.0 or later
• WordPress version 3.7 or later
• Unix-like environment (Linux, macOS, etc.) or Windows

2. Install WP CLI

You can install WP CLI in two ways: using a package manager or by downloading the PHAR file.

Installing via Package Manager

Using a package manager is the recommended way to install WP CLI on your system. Here’s how to do it:

For Linux and macOS

If you are using Linux or macOS, you can install WP CLI using the following command:

curl -O https://raw.githubusercontent.com/wp-cli/builds/gh-pages/phar/wp-cli.phar
chmod +x wp-cli.phar
sudo mv wp-cli.phar /usr/local/bin/wp

This will download the WP CLI PHAR file and move it to the /usr/local/bin directory, where it can be executed from the command line.

For Windows

If you are using Windows, you can install WP CLI using the following command:

curl -O https://raw.githubusercontent.com/wp-cli/builds/gh-pages/phar/wp-cli.phar

This will download the WP CLI PHAR file. Next, you need to move it to a directory in your system’s PATH environment variable. You can do this by following these steps:

1. Press Win+X and select “System” from the menu.
2. Click on “Advanced system settings”.
3. Click on “Environment Variables”.
4. Under “System variables”, select “Path” and click “Edit”.
5. Click “New” and add the directory where you downloaded the WP CLI PHAR file (e.g., C:\wp-cli).
6. Click “OK” to close all windows.

You should now be able to use WP CLI from the command line by typing “wp” followed by a command.

Installing via PHAR file

If you prefer to install WP CLI manually, you can download the PHAR file from the official WP CLI website and move it to a directory in your system’s PATH environment variable. Here’s how to do it:

1. Download the WP CLI PHAR file using the following command:

curl -O https://raw.githubusercontent.com/wp-cli/builds/gh-pages/phar/wp-cli.phar

2. Make the PHAR file executable using the following command:

chmod +x wp-cli.phar

3. Move the PHAR file to a directory in your system’s PATH environment variable (e.g., /usr/local/bin/):

sudo mv wp-cli.phar /usr/local/bin/wp

FAQs

Is WP CLI free to use?

Yes, WP CLI is an open-source project and is free to use.

Can I install WP CLI on Windows?

Yes, you can install WP CLI on Windows using the same process as on Linux and macOS.

Do I need to have WordPress installed to use WP CLI?

Yes, you need to have WordPress installed on your system in order to use WP CLI.

What if I encounter issues during installation?

If you encounter any issues during installation, you can check the WP CLI documentation or ask for help on the WP CLI support forum.