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Learn how to install Terragrunt on Windows, macOS, and Linux to streamline your Terraform workflows. Follow the steps below to get up and running in minutes.
  • Ensure you have Terraform installed and configured: Terraform Documentation.
  • Verify you have permissions to modify your PATH environment variable.
  • For macOS users, Homebrew must be installed: brew --version.

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Installation Summary

Operating SystemMethodQuick Command or Action
WindowsDownload BinaryDownload from GitHub, place terragrunt.exe in a directory under PATH
macOSHomebrewbrew install terragrunt
LinuxDownload BinaryDownload from GitHub, move to /usr/local/bin, then chmod +x

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Windows

  1. Download the latest terragrunt.exe from the official GitHub releases page.
  2. Move the executable into a folder included in your PATH (for example, C:\Windows\System32 or a custom tools directory).
  3. Open a new Command Prompt or PowerShell window and verify:
terragrunt --version
You should see output similar to: 
terragrunt version v0.x.x
Be careful when editing system environment variables. Incorrect changes to PATH can prevent other applications from running.

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macOS

On macOS, use Homebrew to install Terragrunt: 
brew install terragrunt
Once the installation completes, confirm it’s successful: 
terragrunt --version
If you see the version printed, Terragrunt is ready to use.

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Linux

First, download the appropriate binary for your CPU architecture from the official GitHub releases page.
The image provides instructions for installing Terragrunt, showing a list of downloadable assets for different operating systems, including Windows, macOS, and Linux. It also includes a link to the GitHub releases page for Terragrunt.
Then move the binary into a directory on your PATH (e.g., /usr/local/bin) and make it executable: 
sudo mv terragrunt /usr/local/bin/
sudo chmod +x /usr/local/bin/terragrunt
Finally, verify the installation: 
terragrunt --version
With Terragrunt installed on your platform of choice, you can now leverage its features—such as DRY configurations, remote state management, and automated locking—to enhance your Terraform projects.

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