Installation

Docs version: v0.1.11GitHub ReleasesCHANGELOG.md

Install RugbyClaw globally via npm

Requirements

  • Node.js 18 or later (download)
  • npm (included with Node.js)

Install

npm install -g rugbyclaw

This installs RugbyClaw globally so you can run it from anywhere.

Verify Installation

rugbyclaw --version

Should output the version number (e.g., 0.1.11).

Your First Command

rugbyclaw start

Works immediately — no configuration required. Default leagues include Top 14, Premiership, URC, Champions Cup, and Six Nations.

Platform-Specific Notes

macOS

Install via Homebrew if you prefer:

brew install node
npm install -g rugbyclaw

Linux

Use your distribution's package manager to install Node.js first:

# Ubuntu/Debian
sudo apt update
sudo apt install nodejs npm
npm install -g rugbyclaw

# Fedora
sudo dnf install nodejs npm
npm install -g rugbyclaw

Windows

  1. Download and install Node.js from nodejs.org
  2. Open PowerShell or Command Prompt
  3. Run: npm install -g rugbyclaw

Updating

Update to the latest version:

npm update -g rugbyclaw

Uninstalling

npm uninstall -g rugbyclaw

Next Steps