How do I Install CrewAI?

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Before installing CrewAI, ensure you have:

Python ≥ 3.8 installed (check with python --version).
pip (Python’s package manager) is available in your PATH.
(Optional) A virtual environment to isolate your dependencies:

python -m venv venv source venv/bin/activate # macOS/Linux venv\Scripts\activate # Windows

🚀 Installing CrewAI via pip

Run the following command in your terminal to install the core framework:

pip install crewai

This pulls the latest CrewAI release and its minimal dependencies.

CrewAI comes with built‑in Browser and Code Interpreter tools. To install these extras, append the [tools] extras tag:

pip install 'crewai[tools]'

You’ll now have access to:

Confirm everything is working with a quick import check and version print:

python - << 'EOF' import crewai print("CrewAI version:", crewai.__version__) EOF

If you see the version number (e.g., 1.2.0), you’re all set!

ModuleNotFoundError on import: Make sure you’re in the same Python environment where you ran pip install.
Permission errors (macOS/Linux): Use pip install --user crewai or run within a virtual environment.
Outdated pip: Upgrade pip to the latest version:
```
pip install --upgrade pip
```
Firewall/Proxy issues: Configure HTTP_PROXY / HTTPS_PROXY environment variables if you’re behind a corporate proxy.

With CrewAI installed, you’re ready to start defining your first Crews and Flows. Happy coding! 😎