Documentation

Everything you need to know about using and creating packages with fract.

Getting Started with fract

Installation

Linux / macOS

Install fract with a single command in your terminal.

curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/polardev-ui/fract/main/install.sh | bash

Windows

Install fract using PowerShell (run as Administrator).

iwr -useb https://raw.githubusercontent.com/polardev-ui/fract/main/install.ps1 | iex

⚠️ After installation, restart your terminal for PATH changes to take effect.

What is fract?

fract is a modern package manager built for developers who want beautiful terminal experiences. It features animated installations, live progress updates, and a curated registry of high-quality packages. Unlike traditional package managers, fract focuses on simplicity and visual feedback.

First Steps

Install fract using the command above

The installer will set up fract globally

Verify installation with: fract --version

Should display the current version number

Browse packages at /packages

Explore the package registry