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ark install

Download a package from the registry, extract it to ~/.ark/packages/, and run its installer script.

Syntax

Usage
ark install <package-name> [--code <activation-code>] [--version <version>] [--dry-run]

Flags

FlagDescription
--codeActivation code for paid packages (format: ARK-XXXX-YYYY)
--versionInstall a specific version (defaults to latest)
--dry-runShow what would happen without installing
--no-verifySkip post-install verification (not recommended)

Install a free package

Terminal
$ ark install voice-writer

  Fetching voice-writer@2.1.0...
   Downloaded (24.7 KB)
   Extracted to ~/.ark/packages/voice-writer/
   Installer ran (bin/install.sh)
   Verified (bin/verify.sh)

  voice-writer is ready.
  Add it to your CLAUDE.md:
    @~/.ark/packages/voice-writer/CLAUDE.md

Install a paid package

Purchase the package on getark.dev to receive an activation code, then:

Terminal
$ ark install agent-comptable --code ARK-7F3A-2B19

  Verifying activation code...
   Code valid (agent-comptable, 1 use remaining)
  Fetching agent-comptable@3.0.1...
   Downloaded (87.2 KB)
   Extracted to ~/.ark/packages/agent-comptable/
   Installer ran (2 min, interactive setup)
   Verified

Install a specific version

Terminal
$ ark install voice-writer --version 1.4.0

After install — using the package

Installed packages expose a CLAUDE.md in their directory. Load it in your project's CLAUDE.md to activate the skills or agents:

Your project CLAUDE.md
# My Project

## Installed packages

@~/.ark/packages/voice-writer/CLAUDE.md
@~/.ark/packages/daily-recap/CLAUDE.md
One code, one machine. Activation codes are single-use by default. If you need to install on a second machine, contact the creator or purchase a new license.