These instructions are for installing b-ber via npm using a CLI. For instructions on how to install b-ber for development, please see Installing b-ber for development.

1. Remove any existing b-ber installations.

$ npm rm -g @canopycanopycanopy/b-ber-cli

2. Install the latest b-ber packages. For testing out new features, it may be necessary to install canary versions. This can be done by specifying the @canary version on installation (e.g., @canopycanopycanopy/b-ber-cli@canary).

$ npm i -g @canopycanopycanopy/b-ber-cli

3. Test that bber is available in the CLI.

$ bber

4. If b-ber is installed correctly, the following will be displayed:

    Usage: bber <command> [options]

    bber new        Start a new project
    bber generate   Create a new chapter. Accepts arguments for metadata.
    bber serve      Preview the publication's contents in a browser
    bber build      Create an EPUB, mobi, PDF, or all file formats

    For more information on a command, enter bber <command> --help

    bber version x.x.x