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Requirements

Node.js 20.19 or newer. Check with:
If it’s missing or older, install the current LTS from nodejs.org, or with a version manager such as nvm or fnm.

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Install

Then check it:
keel on its own opens the Keel shell. Type exit (or press Ctrl+D) to leave it.
If npm install -g fails with EACCES, your Node install wants administrator rights for global packages. Install Node through a version manager instead of using sudo.

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Tab completion

Keel completes commands, people, projects, refs and dates when you press Tab. Turn it on for your shell, then open a new terminal:
Inside the Keel shell, Tab completion works without this.

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Update or uninstall

Next: the quickstart.