Getting Started
This tutorial walks you through installing axm and running your first command.
Prerequisites
- Python 3.12+
- uv (recommended) or pip
Installation
Install the CLI with the plugins you need:
Step 1: Check Available Commands
Without any plugins, axm will show which packages you can install. With plugins:
Bash
axm init_scaffold my-project # scaffold a new project
axm init_check . # check project conformity
axm audit . # run quality checks
Step 2: Optional Dependencies
| Extra | Provides | Commands |
|---|---|---|
init |
axm-init |
axm init_scaffold, axm init_check, axm init_reserve |
audit |
axm-audit |
axm audit |
bib |
axm-bib |
axm-bib search, axm-bib pdf, axm-bib resolve |
mcp |
axm-mcp |
axm-mcp (MCP server for AI agents) |
all |
Everything above | All commands |
Next Steps
- Architecture — How autodiscovery works
- Add a Command — Register your own CLI command