Download and install Paideia LMS

Get ready to…

• Download the Paideia LMS binary for your platform
• Make the binary executable
• Verify the installation

Download the Paideia LMS binary

The single binary installation is the fastest way to get Paideia LMS running. Paideia LMS is distributed as a single executable file that contains everything you need.

1. Download the binary for your platform:

   macOS ARM64

   curl -L -o paideia https://github.com/paideia-lms/paideia/releases/latest/download/paideia-macos-arm64
   chmod +x paideia
   xattr -c paideia

   Linux ARM64

   curl -L -o paideia https://github.com/paideia-lms/paideia/releases/latest/download/paideia-linux-arm64
   chmod +x paideia

   Linux x64

   curl -L -o paideia https://github.com/paideia-lms/paideia/releases/latest/download/paideia-linux-x64
   chmod +x paideia

2. Verify the installation by checking the version:

   ./paideia version

   You should see the Paideia LMS version number displayed, confirming the binary is working correctly.

Alternative: Docker Compose

If you prefer using Docker Compose for a complete setup with PostgreSQL and MinIO included, see the Installation and Setup guide for Docker Compose instructions.

Checklist

• I have downloaded the Paideia LMS binary.
• I have made the binary executable.
• I can verify the installation with ./paideia version.

Resources

• Installation and Setup Guide internal — complete installation guide with Docker Compose option