Salesforce CLI (Command Line Interface) is a powerful tool that helps developers and administrators automate tasks, manage Salesforce environments, and deploy applications more efficiently. In this guide, we will walk you through downloading and installing Salesforce CLI on different operating systems.

Prerequisites

Before you proceed with the installation, ensure that you have the following:

• A stable internet connection
• Administrator privileges on your system
• Node.js installed (optional but recommended for certain Salesforce CLI features)

Downloading Salesforce CLI

Salesforce CLI is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux. You can download the latest version from the official Salesforce website.

For Windows Users

1. Visit the official Salesforce CLI download page: Salesforce CLI Documentation
2. Select the Windows 64-bit installer (.exe file).
3. Run the downloaded installer and follow the on-screen instructions.
4. Once the installation is complete, open Command Prompt and verify the installation by running:sfdx --version

For macOS Users

1. Open a terminal window.
2. Install Salesforce CLI using Homebrew:brew install sfdx-cli
3. Verify the installation by running:sfdx --version

Alternatively, you can download the macOS installer from the official Salesforce CLI page and follow the installation prompts.

For Linux Users

1. Open a terminal window.
2. Run the following command to install Salesforce CLI via npm:npm install --global sfdx-cli
3. If you prefer using a tarball, download and extract the package:wget https://developer.salesforce.com/media/salesforce-cli/sfdx-linux.tar.xz tar -xJf sfdx-linux.tar.xz mv sfdx /usr/local/bin/
4. Verify the installation:sfdx --version

Configuring Salesforce CLI

After installation, authenticate with your Salesforce organization:

sfdx auth:web:login

This command will open a browser window where you can log in to your Salesforce account. Once authenticated, you can start executing commands.

Conclusion

Salesforce CLI simplifies Salesforce development and administration by offering powerful tools for automation and deployment. Following this guide, you should now have Salesforce CLI installed and ready to use on your system. Happy coding!

For more details and advanced configurations, check the official Salesforce CLI documentation:  Salesforce CLI Documentation