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Install from Source

This method is recommended for developers and users who need to modify Hummingbot's source code. Most users should prefer Docker installation.

Install Dependencies

🛠️ macOS Setup Instructions

✅ Install Xcode Command Line Tools

These are essential for compiling some Python dependencies.

xcode-select --install

Note

On non-Linux systems, we recommend using the full Anaconda distribution instead of lighter alternatives like Miniconda. Anaconda includes a broader set of preinstalled packages, which helps prevent dependency conflicts and installation errors commonly encountered with Miniconda.

You can install Anaconda using either the graphical interface or the command line.

🔹 Option 1: Graphical Installer (Beginner-Friendly)

  1. Visit anaconda.com/download
  2. Choose your version (Intel or Apple Silicon)
  3. Click Download for Mac
  4. Follow the installer prompts

🔹 Option 2: Command Line Installer

Use this method if you're comfortable with the terminal.

For macOS with Intel (x86): 

curl -O https://repo.anaconda.com/archive/Anaconda3-2024.10-1-MacOSX-x86_64.sh
bash Anaconda3-2024.10-1-MacOSX-x86_64.sh

For macOS with Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3): 

curl -O https://repo.anaconda.com/archive/Anaconda3-2024.10-1-MacOSX-arm64.sh
bash Anaconda3-2024.10-1-MacOSX-arm64.sh

🐧 Linux Setup Instructions

✅ Install/Update System Packages

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y && sudo apt install -y build-essential

✅ Install Miniconda

wget https://repo.anaconda.com/miniconda/Miniconda3-latest-Linux-x86_64.sh
bash Miniconda3-latest-Linux-x86_64.sh

🪟 Windows Setup Instructions

✅ Install WSL2 and Ubuntu

This may take a while to complete and may require a system restart.

wsl --install -d Ubuntu

Once the Ubuntu distribution is installed, open the Ubuntu terminal and follow the instructions in the Linux section to install the dependencies.

Note

Run all install commands below in an Ubuntu terminal, not Windows Command Prompt or PowerShell.

Installation Steps

Clone the repository 

git clone https://github.com/hummingbot/hummingbot.git
cd hummingbot

Install the environment and dependencies 

./install

Activate the environment 

conda activate hummingbot

Compile the code 

./compile

Launch Hummingbot 

./start

You should see the Hummingbot welcome screen:

welcome screen

To get started with Hummingbot, check out the following pages and guides:

Dev Branch | Older Versions

If you need to install the development branch or an older version of Hummingbot, follow these steps:

Development Branch

To use the latest development version, first clone the repository and then switch to the development branch:

git clone https://github.com/hummingbot/hummingbot.git
cd hummingbot
git checkout development
git pull origin development  # Ensure you have the latest updates

Previous Versions

To install a specific older version, first list the available tags to find the correct version:

git tag

Once you've identified the desired version (e.g., v2.1.0), switch to it using:

git checkout v2.1.0

The tags for previous versions follow this format: vx.x.x (e.g., v2.1.0).

Gateway: Required for DEX Trading

Essential for Decentralized Exchanges

Gateway must be installed separately to trade on these supported DEXs:
- Uniswap (Ethereum)
- PancakeSwap (BNB Chain)
- Trader Joe (Avalanche)
- dYdX (Starkware)
- And 30+ others

Gateway acts as middleware that enables Hummingbot to interact with blockchain-based decentralized exchanges. To set up, follow the instructions in Gateway - Installation to generate certificates and connect Gateway to Hummingbot.