Install the CLI

mdk is MDK's command-line tool for standing up and operating a stack from your terminal. It scaffolds a stack (mdk create), boots it (mdk run), and reports its health (mdk status), all driven by the mdk.yaml spec mdk onboard writes for you.

Prerequisites

Node.js >= 24
git

Install

Command groups

Group	Commands
Onboarding	`mdk onboard`
Scaffold	`mdk create worker\|plugin\|dashboard`
Run & manage	`mdk run [target]`, `mdk status`
Agent enablement	`mdk skill add`
Meta	`mdk version`

The CLI's command surface documents the full flag reference.

Update

git pull && npm install && npm run build

Uninstall

npm rm -g @tetherto/mdk-cli

Next steps

Try the demo to see a stack running end to end