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Last updated Apr 21, 2026 Follow the recommended steps for your operating system below. For official instructions on installing Pulumi and other install options, refer to Install Pulumi ↗︎.
Note
Pulumi is free, open source, and optionally pairs with the Pulumi Cloud ↗︎ to make managing infrastructure secure, reliable, and hassle-free.
Caution
To avoid resource management conflicts, it’s always recommended to manage Pulumi-controlled resources via Pulumi.
Installation
Mac
Install via Homebrew package manager.
brew install pulumi/tap/pulumi
Linux
Use the installation script.
curl -fsSL https://get.pulumi.com | sh
Windows
- Download the latest installer from the Pulumi Repository ↗︎
- Double click the MSI file and complete the wizard.
Verify installation
To verify your installation, run the following in the terminal:
pulumi version
Note
For upgrades and installation alternatives, refer to Install Pulumi ↗︎.
Next steps
Follow the Hello World tutorial to write a simple Pulumi program. It takes about 10 minutes to complete.
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