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@builder.io/agent
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@builder.io/agent
Thin installer package for the Builder Agent. This package automatically downloads and executes the platform-specific binary for instant startup.
Installation
npx @builder.io/agent launch
How It Works
- Detects your OS and architecture
- Downloads the appropriate binary package from npm
- Caches the binary in
~/.builder/bin/ - Executes with all arguments passed through
Updates
- Major/Minor versions: Forces update before running (security/compatibility)
- Patch versions: Background update for next run (non-blocking)
Bundled Dependencies
The binary comes with Ripgrep and node-pty bundled, ensuring fast file search and terminal features work out of the box.
Supported Platforms
| Platform | Architecture |
|---|---|
| macOS | arm64, x64 |
| Linux | arm64, x64 |
| Windows | x64 |
Troubleshooting
"Binary not found" Error
Check that the binary exists and is executable:
ls -la ~/.builder/bin/
Force Fresh Download
rm -rf ~/.builder/bin
npx @builder.io/agent launch
Self-Signed Certificates
If your organization uses a proxy that intercepts HTTPS traffic with self-signed certificates:
npx @builder.io/agent launch --acceptSelfSigned
License
MIT
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Builder Agent Installer
The npm package @builder.io/agent receives a total of 205 weekly downloads. As such, @builder.io/agent popularity was classified as not popular.
We found that @builder.io/agent demonstrated a healthy version release cadence and project activity because the last version was released less than a year ago. It has 20 open source maintainers collaborating on the project.
Package last updated on 22 Dec 2025
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