Video Tutorial

Watch this video tutorial for a step-by-step demonstration of the installation process:

Text Tutorial

<Note> **Python Version Requirements**

CrewAI requires Python >=3.10 and <3.14. Here's how to check your version:

bash

python3 --version

If you need to update Python, visit python.org/downloads

</Note> <Note> **OpenAI SDK Requirement**

CrewAI 0.175.0 requires openai >= 1.13.3. If you manage dependencies yourself, ensure your environment satisfies this constraint to avoid import/runtime issues.

</Note>

CrewAI uses the uv as its dependency management and package handling tool. It simplifies project setup and execution, offering a seamless experience.

If you haven't installed uv yet, follow step 1 to quickly get it set up on your system, else you can skip to step 2.

<Steps> <Step title="Install uv"> - **On macOS/Linux:**

    Use `curl` to download the script and execute it with `sh`:

    ```shell
    curl -LsSf https://astral.sh/uv/install.sh | sh
    ```
    If your system doesn't have `curl`, you can use `wget`:

    ```shell
    wget -qO- https://astral.sh/uv/install.sh | sh
    ```

  - **On Windows:**

    Use `irm` to download the script and `iex` to execute it:

    ```shell
    powershell -ExecutionPolicy ByPass -c "irm https://astral.sh/uv/install.ps1 | iex"
    ```
    If you run into any issues, refer to [UV's installation guide](https://docs.astral.sh/uv/getting-started/installation/) for more information.
</Step>

<Step title="Install CrewAI 🚀">
  - Run the following command to install `crewai` CLI:
    ```shell
    uv tool install crewai
    ```
      <Warning>
        If you encounter a `PATH` warning, run this command to update your shell:
        ```shell
        uv tool update-shell
        ```
      </Warning>

      <Warning>
        If you encounter the `chroma-hnswlib==0.7.6` build error (`fatal error C1083: Cannot open include file: 'float.h'`) on Windows, install [Visual Studio Build Tools](https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/downloads/) with *Desktop development with C++*.
      </Warning>

  - To verify that `crewai` is installed, run:
    ```shell
    uv tool list
    ```
  - You should see something like:
    ```shell
    crewai v0.102.0
    - crewai
    ```
  - If you need to update `crewai`, run:
    ```shell
    uv tool install crewai --upgrade
    ```
  <Check>Installation successful! You're ready to create your first crew! 🎉</Check>
</Step>

</Steps>

Creating a CrewAI Project

We recommend using the YAML template scaffolding for a structured approach to defining agents and tasks. Here's how to get started:

<Steps> <Step title="Generate Project Scaffolding"> - Run the `crewai` CLI command: ```shell crewai create crew <your_project_name> ```

- This creates a new project with the following structure:
  ```
  my_project/
  ├── .gitignore
  ├── knowledge/
  ├── pyproject.toml
  ├── README.md
  ├── .env
  └── src/
      └── my_project/
          ├── __init__.py
          ├── main.py
          ├── crew.py
          ├── tools/
          │   ├── custom_tool.py
          │   └── __init__.py
          └── config/
              ├── agents.yaml
              └── tasks.yaml
  ```

</Step> <Step title="Customize Your Project"> - Your project will contain these essential files: | File | Purpose | | --- | --- | | `agents.yaml` | Define your AI agents and their roles | | `tasks.yaml` | Set up agent tasks and workflows | | `.env` | Store API keys and environment variables | | `main.py` | Project entry point and execution flow | | `crew.py` | Crew orchestration and coordination | | `tools/` | Directory for custom agent tools | | `knowledge/` | Directory for knowledge base |

- Start by editing `agents.yaml` and `tasks.yaml` to define your crew's behavior.
- Keep sensitive information like API keys in `.env`.

</Step> <Step title="Run your Crew"> - Before you run your crew, make sure to run: ```bash crewai install ``` - If you need to install additional packages, use: ```shell uv add <package-name> ``` - To run your crew, execute the following command in the root of your project: ```bash crewai run ``` </Step> </Steps>

Enterprise Installation Options

<Note type="info"> For teams and organizations, CrewAI offers enterprise deployment options that eliminate setup complexity:

CrewAI AMP (SaaS)

Zero installation required - just sign up for free at app.crewai.com
Automatic updates and maintenance
Managed infrastructure and scaling
Build Crews with no Code

CrewAI Factory (Self-hosted)

Containerized deployment for your infrastructure
Supports any hyperscaler including on prem deployments
Integration with your existing security systems

<Card title="Explore Enterprise Options" icon="building" href="https://crewai.com/enterprise"> Learn about CrewAI's enterprise offerings and schedule a demo </Card> </Note>

Next Steps

<CardGroup cols={2}> <Card title="Build Your First Agent" icon="code" href="/en/quickstart"> Follow our quickstart guide to create your first CrewAI agent and get hands-on experience. </Card> <Card title="Join the Community" icon="comments" href="https://community.crewai.com" > Connect with other developers, get help, and share your CrewAI experiences. </Card> </CardGroup>