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Install Prof

This page explains how to install the prof binary, what you need on your machine first, and how to confirm the install.

Before you begin

Requirement Notes
Go 1.24.3 or newer (matches the go.mod in this project).
Module root Your project’s go.mod directory when you run Prof.
Graphviz Optional; for PNG call graphs. If missing, use prof auto --skip-png or skip PNG in prof ui or prof tui.

Install the binary

go install github.com/AlexsanderHamir/prof/cmd/prof@latest

Confirm the install

prof --help

You should see the root command help with subcommands (ui, auto, track, and others).

From the module root, run prof ui or follow Quickstart.

Testing / verify

  • prof --help exits with code 0 and prints usage.
  • prof --version (if supported by your build) shows a version string; development builds may show devel.

Next steps