Installation

There are several ways to install PAN-OS CLI, depending on your requirements and environment.

Prerequisites

Before installing PAN-OS CLI, ensure you have:

• Python 3.8 or newer
• Access to a PAN-OS device (firewall or Panorama)
• Network connectivity to the management interface of your PAN-OS device

Using pip

The simplest way to install PAN-OS CLI is using pip:

pip install pan-os-cli

Using Poetry

If you prefer using Poetry for dependency management:

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/cdot65/pan-os-cli.git
cd pan-os-cli

# Install with Poetry
poetry install

Development Installation

If you want to contribute to PAN-OS CLI or run the latest development version:

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/cdot65/pan-os-cli.git
cd pan-os-cli

# Install in development mode
pip install -e .

Verifying Installation

After installation, verify that PAN-OS CLI is correctly installed:

pan-os-cli --version

You should see the version number of PAN-OS CLI displayed.

Docker Installation

You can also use PAN-OS CLI with Docker:

# Pull the Docker image
docker pull cdot65/pan-os-cli:latest

# Run PAN-OS CLI in Docker
docker run --rm cdot65/pan-os-cli:latest pan-os-cli --help

Next Steps

After installing PAN-OS CLI, see the Getting Started guide to configure and begin using the tool.