CLI Installation

The Slipway CLI lets you deploy and manage your Sails applications from the command line.

Installation

Using npm (Global)

npm install -g slipway

After installation, the slipway command is available globally:

slipway --help

Using npx (No Installation)

You can use the CLI without installing it globally:

npx slipway-cli --help

This downloads and runs the CLI once. For regular use, we recommend installing globally.

Requirements

Requirement	Version
Node.js	22 or higher
npm	10 or higher

Zero Dependencies

The Slipway CLI has zero npm dependencies. It uses only Node.js built-in modules, which means:

• Instant startup — No node_modules to load
• No supply chain risk — Nothing to audit
• Simpler maintenance — No dependency updates

Verify Installation

Check that the CLI is installed correctly:

slipway --version

You should see the version number:

slipway v0.0.1

Update the CLI

To update to the latest version:

npm update -g slipway

Shell Completions

The CLI supports shell completions for faster command entry. Coming soon.

What's Next?

After installing the CLI, authenticate with your Slipway server.