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Install

npm install -g phonton-cli
phonton version # expect 0.21.0 or newer
phonton doctor

Try without installing globally:

npx phonton-cli doctor

What phonton doctor checks

  • Config file at ~/.phonton/config.toml
  • Provider name and API key
  • Git and Rust toolchain (for verification)
  • Local store and workspace trust

Fix any warnings before your first real goal. Run phonton doctor --provider to test a live completion call.

Build from source (optional)

cargo install --git https://github.com/phonton-dev/phonton-cli --tag v0.21.0 phonton-cli --locked

Phonton Desktop (optional)

Desktop is a free control room that talks to the CLI over phonton serve on port 47831.

  1. Download from phonton.dev/desktop
  2. Sign in with your phonton.dev account
  3. Install the CLI if the setup wizard prompts you

Requirements: Windows 10+, macOS 12+ (Apple Silicon), or Ubuntu 22.04+ (x64).

First launch

phonton # interactive TUI
# or
phonton goal "add input validation to config loading"

Trust your workspace when asked — Phonton needs read/write access inside the repo you are working on.