Getting Started / Installation

Installation

Get started with Viber by installing it as a dependency or using it globally.

Prerequisites

  • Node.js 18 or later
  • pnpm (recommended) or npm

Install as a Dependency

Add Viber to your project:

pnpm add openviber

Install Globally

Install Viber CLI globally to use it from anywhere:

pnpm add -g openviber

Environment Setup

Viber requires API keys for the AI providers you want to use. Create a .env file:

# OpenRouter (recommended - access to multiple models)
OPENROUTER_API_KEY=your_key_here

# Or use specific providers
ANTHROPIC_API_KEY=your_key_here
OPENAI_API_KEY=your_key_here

Verify Installation

Check that Viber is installed correctly:

openviber --version

Next Steps