> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.blnkfinance.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Install the Blnk CLI

> Learn how to install your CLI on your machine

The Blnk CLI is the official command-line tool to interact with your Blnk Core.

Use it to [connect to an instance](/cli/using-blnk-core) and manage ledgers, balances, transactions, identities, and reconciliations from your terminal.

Browse commands in the sidebar under [**Resource commands**](/cli/ledgers) and [**Additional commands**](/cli/help).

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## Install and update

<Note>Latest version: v1.8.2</Note>

To use the Blnk CLI, you need [Node.js](https://nodejs.org/) and [npm](https://www.npmjs.com/package/blnk-cli) on your machine.

Install and update the Blnk CLI globally:

```bash bash wrap theme={"system"}
npm i -g @blnkfinance/blnk-cli
```

Confirm your installation:

```bash bash wrap theme={"system"}
blnk --version
```

```text 200 Success icon="circle-check" theme={"system"}
Blnk CLI:
  1.8.2
```