Install March

March publishes an npm CLI for local terminal use. Install it globally, then start it from the project directory you want March to work in.

Requirements

Requirement	Notes
Node.js	Version 20 or newer.
Package manager	npm is the default path; pnpm or another Node package manager can also run the package.
Model provider	Configure at least one provider before regular use.

Install

Use the latest stable package unless you are intentionally testing a local build:

npm install -g march-cli

Then open a project and start March:

march

Configure

March reads local configuration from your March config directory. Start with a model provider and add optional tools only when you need them.

• Configure providers
• Understand context assembly
• Read about Markdown memory

Update

npm install -g march-cli@latest

After Installing

1. Open a repository in your terminal.
2. Run march.
3. Ask March to inspect, explain, edit, or verify the project.
4. Keep project-specific instructions in AGENTS.md when you want them loaded as context.

Next Step

Continue to Configuration.