Install from Source (Linux)
The instructions below help you install a standalone Hummingbot instance from source on Linux-based machines.
Prerequisites¶
Cloud server or local machine¶
| Component | Specification |
|---|---|
| Operating System | Linux x64 or ARM (Ubuntu 20.04+, Debian 10+) |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM per instance |
| Storage | 5 GB HDD space per instance |
| CPU | at least 1 vCPU per instance / controller |
Update Dependencies¶
On new Ubuntu instances, you may need to install the build-essentials package:
Miniconda / Anaconda¶
Hummingbot uses conda, an open source environment manager to manage dependencies for Python. You can install conda using either Miniconda or Anaconda.
Download the installer for your environment and run it:
wget https://repo.anaconda.com/miniconda/Miniconda3-latest-Linux-x86_64.sh
bash Miniconda3-latest-Linux-x86_64.sh
Follow the prompts on the installer screens. If you are unsure about any setting, accept the defaults.
To make the changes take effect, close and then re-open your terminal window.
Install Hummingbot¶
After you have installed the dependencies, run the following commands to install Hummingbot from source:
git clone https://github.com/hummingbot/hummingbot.git
cd hummingbot
./install
conda activate hummingbot
./compile
Note
The conda activate hummingbot command should add a (hummingbot) label in front of your command line, which lets you know that you are inside the conda environment. If not, check if conda was installed correctly and reinstall if necessary.
Launch Hummingbot¶
From inside the conda environment, run the following command to launch Hummingbot:
You should see the Hummingbot welcome screen:
To get started with Hummingbot, check out the following docs:
If you need to run DEX bots, install Hummingbot Gateway.