Install PCL

The PCL (Phylax Credible Layer) CLI is a command-line tool for interacting with the Phylax Credible Layer.

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Prerequisites

Before installing PCL, ensure you have the following installed:

• Rust (version 1.86 nightly or later)
• Git

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Installation

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Option 1: Build from Source

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/phylaxsystems/pcl
   cd pcl
   

2. Build the CLI:

   make build
   

3. The compiled binaries will be available in the target/release directory. PCL relies on two main binaries:

   • pcl: The main CLI tool
   • phorge: A supporting binary required for PCL functionality

4. (Optional) Add the binaries to your PATH for easier access:

   # System-wide installation (requires admin privileges)
   cp target/release/pcl /usr/local/bin/
   cp target/release/phorge /usr/local/bin/
   
   # Or for a user-local installation
   cp target/release/pcl ~/.local/bin/
   cp target/release/phorge ~/.local/bin/
   

   You can place these binaries in any directory that’s in your PATH. Choose a location that works best for your system configuration.

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Option 2: Download Pre-built Binary

Pre-built binaries are available for download from the GitHub releases page.

1. Download the appropriate binary for your platform.

2. Make the binaries executable:

   chmod +x pcl
   chmod +x phorge
   

Note: The binaries might have slightly different names depending on the platform. For example, on Linux, they might be named pcl-aarch64-apple and phorge-aarch64-apple.

3. Move the binaries to a location in your PATH:

   # System-wide installation (requires admin privileges)
   mv pcl /usr/local/bin/
   mv phorge /usr/local/bin/
   
   # Or for a user-local installation
   mv pcl ~/.local/bin/
   mv phorge ~/.local/bin/
   

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Verifying Installation

To verify that PCL is installed correctly, run:

pcl --version

You should see the version number of the installed PCL CLI.

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Next Steps

Now that you have PCL installed, you can learn how to get started with the Credible Layer.