> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.usebruno.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Download & Install

Bruno is an open-source, fast and lightweight API client for exploring and testing APIs. It's designed to be a modern alternative to traditional API clients with a focus on speed, simplicity, and collaboration.

## Installation Options

Bruno can be installed via direct download or through package managers on supported platforms.

<Warning>
  Starting with Bruno v3, native ARM64 binaries are available for [Windows ARM64 devices <strong><sup>↗</sup></strong>](https://www.usebruno.com/downloads).
</Warning>

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="macOS">
    ### Direct Download

    Download the latest macOS version from the [official downloads page <strong><sup>↗</sup></strong>](https://www.usebruno.com/downloads).

    ### Homebrew

    ```bash theme={null}
    brew install bruno
    ```
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Windows">
    ### Direct Download

    Download the latest Windows installer from the [official downloads page <strong><sup>↗</sup></strong>](https://www.usebruno.com/downloads).

    <Info>
      **Enterprise MSI Installation**

      When installing Bruno using an MSI installer, IT administrators can control auto-update behavior by passing the `AUTOUPDATE_ENABLED` flag during installation:

      * Set to `false` to disable auto-updates enterprise-wide
      * If auto-updates are disabled by the enterprise, users cannot enable them manually
      * If no enterprise setting exists, Bruno respects individual user preferences

      Example: `msiexec /i Bruno.msi AUTOUPDATE_ENABLED=false`
    </Info>

    ### Using Package Managers

    **Chocolatey**

    ```bash theme={null}
    choco install bruno
    ```

    **Winget**

    ```bash theme={null}
    winget install Bruno.Bruno
    ```

    **Scoop**

    ```bash theme={null}
    scoop install bruno
    ```
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Linux">
    ### Direct Download

    Download the latest Linux package from the [official downloads page <strong><sup>↗</sup></strong>](https://www.usebruno.com/downloads).

    ### Using Package Managers

    **APT (Debian/Ubuntu)**

    ```bash theme={null}
    # Create keyrings directory
    sudo mkdir -p /etc/apt/keyrings

    # Update and install GPG and curl
    sudo apt update && sudo apt install gpg curl

    # List existing keys (optional)
    sudo gpg --list-keys

    # Add the Bruno repository key
    curl -fsSL "https://keyserver.ubuntu.com/pks/lookup?op=get&search=0x9FA6017ECABE0266" | gpg --dearmor | sudo tee /etc/apt/keyrings/bruno.gpg > /dev/null

    # Set permissions for the GPG key file
    sudo chmod 644 /etc/apt/keyrings/bruno.gpg

    # Add the Bruno repository
    echo "deb [arch=amd64 signed-by=/etc/apt/keyrings/bruno.gpg] http://debian.usebruno.com/ bruno stable" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/bruno.list

    # Update and install Bruno
    sudo apt update && sudo apt install bruno
    ```

    **Flatpak**

    ```bash theme={null}
    flatpak install flathub com.usebruno.Bruno
    ```

    **Snap**

    ```bash theme={null}
    sudo snap install bruno
    ```
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

## Release Information

Bruno follows semantic versioning. You can check the [GitHub Releases <strong><sup>↗</sup></strong>](https://github.com/usebruno/bruno/releases) page for:

* Latest version information
* Release notes
* Bug fixes
* New features included in each release