Code Generation
Installation
Install the AeroCoding CLI to generate production-ready code from your visual schemas directly in your terminal.
Requirements
Before installing, make sure you have:
- Node.js 18 or later
- npm, yarn, or pnpm package manager
- An AeroCoding account (free tier available)
Install the CLI
Install globally to use from anywhere in your terminal.
[01]
Choose your package manager
Run one of the following commands to install the AeroCoding CLI globally:
npm
npm install -g aerocodingyarn
yarn global add aerocodingpnpm
pnpm add -g aerocoding[02]
Verify installation
Check that the CLI was installed correctly by running:
Terminal
aerocoding --version# aerocoding/1.x.x[03]
Authenticate
Login to your AeroCoding account. A browser window will open for authentication:
Terminal
aerocoding loginTip
You only need to login once. The CLI stores your session locally and remembers you for future commands.
Troubleshooting
Common issues and how to fix them.
Command not found after installation
Make sure your global npm/yarn/pnpm bin directory is in your PATH. Try restarting your terminal.
Permission denied on Linux/Mac
You may need to use sudo or configure npm to use a different directory for global packages.
Login browser doesn't open
Copy the URL shown in the terminal and paste it manually in your browser.
Next steps
You're ready to start generating code.