install

install @holdyourvoice/hyv globally with npm, or run commands once with npx.

updated jun 12, 2026 cli no images
quick answer

use global install for daily use; use npx when you want a zero-install try.

use this for

  • installing on macos, linux, or windows
  • upgrading to the latest version
  • documenting install for a team wiki

steps

  1. recommended: npm i -g @holdyourvoice/hyv@latest
  2. verify with hyv --version
  3. first run: hyv welcome
  4. upgrade later: npm i -g @holdyourvoice/hyv@latest

details to know

  • the public site shows the short command npm i -g @holdyourvoice/hyv; copy buttons add @latest && hyv welcome.
  • postinstall may print next steps — read them once.
  • global install puts the hyv binary on your path.

limits and edge cases

  • corporate proxies may block registry.npmjs.org.
  • do not commit npm tokens into shell history on shared machines.
ready to install instead of reading about it?
npm i -g @holdyourvoice/hyv