Cento
Users

Getting started

From nothing to a paired machine and your first workspace.

1. Install Cento

Run one command in your terminal:

curl -fsSL https://get.cento.app | sh

The script downloads the signed cento CLI for your platform and immediately runs cento host install, which sets everything up: the background daemon, automatic start on login, and pairing. See install for Windows and other paths.

2. Approve pairing

During install, Cento prints a link. Open it in a browser where you're signed in to Cento and click Approve — that's the only manual step. Your machine is now linked to your account. Details: pairing.

3. Verify

cento doctor

Exit code 0 means your machine is ready. Anything missing is listed with what to do about it.

4. Create your first workspace

Open the Cento dashboard in your browser, create a project, and start a workspace. The workspace runs on your machine — agents get a real checkout, real terminals, and real running services, and you watch it all live from the browser.

For users

Everything you need to run Cento — install, pair, and build.

Install

Every way to install Cento — terminal, PowerShell, or a coding agent.

On this page

1. Install Cento2. Approve pairing3. Verify4. Create your first workspace