# Install the Gradient CLI

Our CLI enables interaction with the Gradient platform.

```bash
pip install gradient
```

**NOTE:** We recommend installing in a [virtual environment](https://docs.paperspace.com/gradient/get-started/quick-start/install-the-cli#using-a-virtual-environment) to minimize dependency conflicts.

[Connecting your account](https://docs.paperspace.com/gradient/cli/#set-your-active-api-key)

[View the docs](https://docs.paperspace.com/gradient/cli/)

# Open Source

Our CLI is available for you to download, inspect, and modify:

[**Gradient CLI**](https://github.com/Paperspace/gradient-cli)  
Our CLI is written in Python and is hosted on pypi.

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