description: "Install apothem and set up your first harness in 60 seconds."¶
Quick start¶
1. Install apothem¶
pip install apothem
Or via a package manager:
brew install Gad360/apothem/apothem
scoop bucket add apothem https://github.com/Gad360/apothem && scoop install apothem/apothem
scoop install apothem
pipx install apothem
2. Install a harness adapter¶
Install the adapter for your primary AI coding tool:
apothem install --harness claude-code # for Claude Code
apothem install --harness cursor # for Cursor
apothem install --harness github-copilot # for GitHub Copilot
See the full harness list for all supported platforms.
3. Verify¶
apothem verify --harness claude-code
Substitute the harness you installed (cursor, github-copilot, etc.). To
check every registered adapter at a glance, run apothem doctor. A green
result means apothem is active on your harness.