Build from source

Build from source when you want the current development version or need to modify Stormbuffer locally. You’ll need Git and a stable Rust toolchain.

Install the current checkout

Clone the repository and install both programs:

git clone https://github.com/stormlightlabs/stormbuffer.git
cd stormbuffer
cargo install --path crates/cli --locked
cargo install --path crates/mcp --locked

Cargo normally installs them in ~/.cargo/bin. Make sure that directory is on PATH, then verify the installation:

command -v sbuf
command -v stormbuffer-mcp
sbuf --version
stormbuffer-mcp --version

After pulling new source, rerun the two cargo install commands. Cargo replaces the installed programs; it does not move or rewrite your stores.

Continue with the quick start to initialize a store. To connect an agent, see the MCP reference or agent skill.