Install on Linux

This guide explains how to install the Rux compiler on Linux — using the universal install script, your distribution's package manager, or the prebuilt release tarball.

Prerequisites

• A 64-bit (x86-64) Linux distribution
• curl or wget to download the release
• tar to extract the archive (for the manual install)

Quick Install (Script)

The fastest way to install on any distribution is the per-user install script. It downloads the latest release, installs the rux binary into ~/.local/bin (no root required), and adds that directory to your PATH:

curl -fsSL https://rux-lang.dev/install.sh | sh

The script accepts a few options — for example, install a specific version or a custom directory:

curl -fsSL https://rux-lang.dev/install.sh | sh -s -- --version 0.3.0 --dir /usr/local/bin

Run it with --help to see all options.

Manual Install

On Ubuntu, Debian, or any other distribution without a dedicated package, use the prebuilt tarball.

Download the latest Linux tarball:

curl -LO https://github.com/rux-lang/Rux/releases/latest/download/rux-linux.tar.gz

Extract the archive:

tar -xzf rux-linux.tar.gz

Move the extracted rux binary somewhere on your PATH:

sudo mv rux /usr/local/bin/rux

Verify the Installation

rux version

You should see the installed Rux compiler version.

Releases

All Rux releases are available on GitHub.