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Install Bruin

Install the Bruin CLI, VS Code extension, and set up the Bruin MCP for AI-assisted pipeline development.

Install Bruin

What

  • Bruin CLI for running pipelines from the terminal
  • VS Code extension for visual pipeline development
  • Bruin MCP to connect AI tools (Claude Code, Cursor, Codex) to your pipelines

How

  • One-line install commands for macOS, Linux, and Windows
  • Extension available from the VS Code marketplace
  • MCP setup is one command per AI tool

Before you start

Guide overview

Start guide
  1. 1Install the CLIInstall the Bruin CLI on macOS, Linux, or Windows and verify it's working.
  2. 2VS Code ExtensionInstall the Bruin VS Code extension and explore its key features for visual pipeline development.
  3. 3Set Up the Bruin MCPConnect your AI coding assistant to Bruin so it can query data, build pipelines, and look up documentation.

Resources

Bruin CLI documentationVS Code extension docsBruin MCP setup guide

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