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## I have read the
[CONTRIBUTING.md](https://github.com/supabase/supabase/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md)
file.

YES

## What kind of change does this PR introduce?

Docs update — follow-up to #48426, addressing review feedback on the npm
panel of "Updating the Supabase CLI".

## What is the current behavior?

- Lead-in text doesn't match the short imperative style of the other
platform tabs ([review
comment](https://github.com/supabase/supabase/pull/48426#discussion_r3678295762),
[review
comment](https://github.com/supabase/supabase/pull/48426#discussion_r3678299519))
- Beta instructions use `npm update supabase@beta`, which stays within
the semver range in `package.json` and can't move a stable install to
the `beta` dist-tag ([review
comment](https://github.com/supabase/supabase/pull/48426#discussion_r3671400751))

## What is the new behavior?

- Lead-ins rewritten to match the other tabs: "Update the CLI with npm:"
- Beta command changed to `npm install supabase@beta --save-dev`, which
works for both updating an existing beta install and switching channels

## Additional context

Prettier passes locally; MDX lint couldn't run locally (`node-pty` build
issue), so relying on CI.

🤖 Generated with [Claude Code](https://claude.com/claude-code)

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## Summary by CodeRabbit

* **Documentation**
  * Streamlined the Supabase CLI upgrade instructions for npm installs.
* Clarified the stable update command and updated the beta-channel
guidance to use the beta install command for switching.
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Co-authored-by: Claude Fable 5 <noreply@anthropic.com>
Co-authored-by: Miranda Limonczenko <miranda.limonczenko@supabase.io>
2026-07-30 13:42:55 -07:00

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---
title: 'Supabase CLI'
description: 'The Supabase CLI provides tools to develop your project locally, deploy to the Supabase Platform, and set up CI/CD workflows.'
subtitle: 'Develop locally, deploy to the Supabase Platform, and set up CI/CD workflows'
---
The Supabase CLI enables you to run the entire Supabase stack locally, on your machine or in a CI environment. With two commands, you can set up and start a new local project:
1. `supabase init` to create a new local project
2. `supabase start` to launch the Supabase services
<Admonition type="note" label="Global command vs. project dependency">
There are two ways to install the CLI, and they change the command you type:
- **Project dependency** with `npm`, `pnpm`, or `yarn` installs the CLI into a single project (there is no global `supabase` command with this method). Run it through your package runner instead, for example `npx supabase <command>`.
- **Global install** with Homebrew, Scoop, or Linux packages. Run commands as `supabase <command>`.
Either way, the CLI is **project-scoped**: most commands (including `start`) expect to run inside a directory that has been initialized with `supabase init`, which creates the `supabase/` folder and `config.toml`. Run `init` first, then the other commands from the same directory.
The rest of this page writes examples as `supabase <command>`; translate them to `npx supabase <command>` if you installed the CLI as a project dependency.
</Admonition>
## Installing the Supabase CLI
<Tabs
scrollable
size="small"
type="underlined"
defaultActiveId="npm"
queryGroup="platform"
>
<TabPanel id="npm" label="npm">
Install the CLI as a project dev dependency. This adds it to a single project rather than installing a global command:
```sh
npm install supabase --save-dev
# or: pnpm add -D supabase / yarn add -D supabase / bun add -D supabase
```
Pin the version in `package.json` so your whole team uses the same CLI version. Then run every command through your package runner:
```sh
npx supabase --help
# or: pnpm supabase / yarn supabase / bunx supabase
```
<Admonition type="caution">
The Supabase CLI requires **Node.js 20 or later** when run via `npx` or `npm`. Older Node.js versions, such as 16, are not supported and fail to start the CLI.
</Admonition>
</TabPanel>
<TabPanel id="macos" label="macOS">
Install the CLI with [Homebrew](https://brew.sh):
```sh
brew install supabase/tap/supabase
```
</TabPanel>
<TabPanel id="windows" label="Windows">
Install the CLI with [Scoop](https://scoop.sh):
```powershell
scoop bucket add supabase https://github.com/supabase/scoop-bucket.git
scoop install supabase
```
</TabPanel>
<TabPanel id="linux" label="Linux">
The CLI is available via [Homebrew](https://brew.sh) and Linux packages.
#### Homebrew
```sh
brew install supabase/tap/supabase
```
#### Linux packages
Linux packages are provided in [Releases](https://github.com/supabase/cli/releases).
To install, download the `.apk`/`.deb`/`.rpm` file depending on your package manager
and run one of the following:
- `sudo apk add --allow-untrusted <...>.apk`
- `sudo dpkg -i <...>.deb`
- `sudo rpm -i <...>.rpm`
</TabPanel>
</Tabs>
## Beta channel
Pre-release CLI builds ship from the development branch (`X.Y.Z-beta.N` versions). Use the npm `beta` dist-tag, or install `supabase-beta` via Homebrew / Scoop (separate packages from stable).
<Tabs
scrollable
size="small"
type="underlined"
defaultActiveId="npm"
queryGroup="platform"
>
<TabPanel id="npm" label="npm">
Install as a dev dependency:
```sh
npm install supabase@beta --save-dev
```
Or run without installing:
```sh
npx supabase@beta --help
```
</TabPanel>
<TabPanel id="macos" label="macOS">
```sh
brew install supabase/tap/supabase-beta
brew link --overwrite supabase-beta
```
</TabPanel>
<TabPanel id="windows" label="Windows">
```powershell
scoop bucket add supabase https://github.com/supabase/scoop-bucket.git
scoop install supabase-beta
```
</TabPanel>
<TabPanel id="linux" label="Linux">
#### Homebrew
```sh
brew install supabase/tap/supabase-beta
brew link --overwrite supabase-beta
```
#### Linux packages
Beta builds are attached to [GitHub pre-releases](https://github.com/supabase/cli/releases). Download the `.apk`, `.deb`, or `.rpm` for your platform and install with the same commands as [Linux packages](#linux-packages) above.
</TabPanel>
</Tabs>
## Updating the Supabase CLI
When a new [version](https://github.com/supabase/cli/releases) is released, you can update the CLI using the same channels.
<Tabs
scrollable
size="small"
type="underlined"
defaultActiveId="npm"
queryGroup="platform"
>
<TabPanel id="npm" label="npm">
Update the CLI with [npm](https://www.npmjs.com/package/supabase):
```sh
npm update supabase --save-dev
```
Update to the latest beta release or switch a stable install to the beta channel with:
```sh
npm install supabase@beta --save-dev
```
</TabPanel>
<TabPanel id="macos" label="macOS">
```sh
brew upgrade supabase
```
Beta channel:
```sh
brew upgrade supabase-beta
```
</TabPanel>
<TabPanel id="windows" label="Windows">
```powershell
scoop update supabase
```
Beta channel:
```powershell
scoop update supabase-beta
```
</TabPanel>
<TabPanel id="linux" label="Linux">
#### Homebrew
```sh
brew upgrade supabase
```
Beta channel:
```sh
brew upgrade supabase-beta
```
#### Linux packages
1. Download the latest package from the [Supabase CLI releases page](https://github.com/supabase/cli/releases/latest)
2. Install the package using the same commands as the [initial installation](#linux-packages):
- `sudo apk add --allow-untrusted <...>.apk`
- `sudo dpkg -i <...>.deb`
- `sudo rpm -i <...>.rpm`
</TabPanel>
</Tabs>
If you have any Supabase containers running locally, stop them and delete their data volumes before proceeding with the upgrade. This ensures that Supabase managed services can apply new migrations on a clean state of the local database.
<Admonition type="note" title="Backup and stop running containers">
Remember to save any local schema and data changes before stopping because the `--no-backup` flag will delete them.
```sh
supabase db diff -f my_schema
supabase db dump --local --data-only > supabase/seed.sql
supabase stop --no-backup
```
</Admonition>
## Running a local Supabase project
The most common thing you'll do with the CLI is run the full Supabase stack (Postgres, Auth, Storage, and the rest) on your own machine. That stack runs in Docker containers, so you need a container runtime installed first. Follow the official guide to install and configure [Docker Desktop](https://docs.docker.com/desktop) on your machine.
Alternately, you can use a different container tool that offers Docker compatible APIs.
- [Rancher Desktop](https://rancherdesktop.io/) (macOS, Windows, Linux)
- [Podman](https://podman.io/) (macOS, Windows, Linux)
- [OrbStack](https://orbstack.dev/) (macOS)
- [colima](https://github.com/abiosoft/colima) (macOS)
With a container runtime running, go to the folder where you want to create your project and initialize it:
```bash
supabase init
```
This creates a new `supabase` folder. It's safe to commit this folder to version control.
Now, from the same folder, start the Supabase stack:
```bash
supabase start
```
<Admonition type="note">
If you installed the CLI as a project dependency (npm, pnpm, yarn, or bun), run these as `npx supabase init` and `npx supabase start` instead. See the [note above](#installing-the-supabase-cli).
</Admonition>
This takes time on your first run because the CLI needs to download the Docker images to your local machine. The CLI includes the entire Supabase stack, and a few additional images useful for local development (like a local SMTP server and a database diff tool).
## Access your project's services
Once all the Supabase services are running, you'll see output containing your local Supabase credentials. It should look like the below, with urls and keys that you use in your local project:
```
Started supabase local development setup.
╭──────────────────────────────────────╮
│ 🔧 Development Tools │
├─────────┬────────────────────────────┤
│ Studio │ http://127.0.0.1:54323 │
│ Mailpit │ http://127.0.0.1:54324 │
│ MCP │ http://127.0.0.1:54321/mcp │
╰─────────┴────────────────────────────╯
╭──────────────────────────────────────────────────────╮
│ 🌐 APIs │
├────────────────┬─────────────────────────────────────┤
│ Project URL │ http://127.0.0.1:54321 │
│ REST │ http://127.0.0.1:54321/rest/v1 │
│ GraphQL │ http://127.0.0.1:54321/graphql/v1 │
│ Edge Functions │ http://127.0.0.1:54321/functions/v1 │
╰────────────────┴─────────────────────────────────────╯
╭───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────╮
│ ⛁ Database │
├─────┬─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ URL │ postgresql://postgres:postgres@127.0.0.1:54322/postgres │
╰─────┴─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────╯
╭──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────╮
│ 🔑 Authentication Keys │
├─────────────┬────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ Publishable │ sb_publishable_... │
│ Secret │ sb_secret_... │
╰─────────────┴────────────────────────────────────────────────╯
```
<Tabs
scrollable
size="small"
type="underlined"
defaultActiveId="studio"
queryGroup="access-method"
>
<TabPanel id="studio" label="Studio">
```sh
# Default URL:
http://localhost:54323
```
The local development environment includes Supabase Studio, a graphical interface for working with your database.
![Local Studio](/docs/img/guides/cli/local-studio.png)
</TabPanel>
<TabPanel id="postgres" label="Postgres">
```sh
# Default URL:
postgresql://postgres:postgres@localhost:54322/postgres
```
The local Postgres instance can be accessed through [`psql`](https://www.postgresql.org/docs/current/app-psql.html) or any other Postgres client, such as [pgAdmin](https://www.pgadmin.org/). For example:
```bash
psql 'postgresql://postgres:postgres@localhost:54322/postgres'
```
<Admonition type="note">
To access the database from an edge function in your local Supabase setup, replace `localhost` with `host.docker.internal`.
</Admonition>
</TabPanel>
<TabPanel id="kong" label="API Gateway">
```sh
# Default URL:
http://localhost:54321
```
If you are accessing these services without the client libraries, you may need to pass the client keys as an `Authorization` header. Learn more about [JWT headers](/docs/learn/auth-deep-dive/auth-deep-dive-jwts).
```sh
curl 'http://localhost:54321/rest/v1/' \
-H "apikey: sb_publishable_..."
http://localhost:54321/rest/v1/ # REST (PostgREST)
http://localhost:54321/realtime/v1/ # Realtime
http://localhost:54321/storage/v1/ # Storage
http://localhost:54321/auth/v1/ # Auth (GoTrue)
```
<Admonition type="note">
`sb_publishable_...` is the publishable key output when you run the command `supabase start`.
</Admonition>
</TabPanel>
<TabPanel id="analytics" label="Analytics">
Local logs rely on the Supabase Analytics Server which accesses the docker logging driver by either volume mounting `/var/run/docker.sock` domain socket on Linux and macOS, or exposing `tcp://localhost:2375` daemon socket on Windows. These settings must be configured manually after [installing](/docs/guides/local-development/cli/getting-started#installing-the-supabase-cli) the Supabase CLI.
<Admonition type="note">
For advanced logs analysis using the Logs Explorer, it is advised to use the BigQuery backend instead of the default Postgres backend. Read about the steps [here](/docs/reference/self-hosting-analytics/introduction#using-the-bigquery-backend).
</Admonition>
All logs are stored in the local database under the `_analytics` schema.
</TabPanel>
</Tabs>
## Stopping local services
When you are finished working on your Supabase project, you can stop the stack (without resetting your local database):
```bash
supabase stop
```
## Telemetry
The Supabase CLI collects telemetry data about general usage. Participating in this program is optional, and you can opt out at any time.
### How to opt out
You can disable telemetry by running:
```bash
supabase telemetry disable
```
You can check the current status and re-enable with:
```bash
supabase telemetry status
supabase telemetry enable
```
You can also opt out using the `SUPABASE_TELEMETRY_DISABLED=1` environment variable. The broader `DO_NOT_TRACK=1` convention is also respected.
## Learn more
- [CLI configuration](/docs/guides/local-development/cli/config)
- [CLI reference](/docs/reference/cli)