How to - Installation and onboarding
Spawn makes it easier to include the database in your dev environments and DevOps pipelines.
Spin up instant copies of your databases in Spawn for each project, branch and pipeline. Self service and automated copies means you never need to be blocked by sharing a database with other team members.
Spawn is currently in beta. Apply for the beta programme to get access.
This is the first in a series of short guides for getting up and running quickly with Spawn.
Installation
Windows
- Download spawnctl
- Add the folder containing spawnctl to the path
Mac and Linux
- Run this
curl -sL https://run.spawn.cc/install | sh
- Add spawnctl to your path
export PATH=$PATH:$HOME/.spawnctl/bin
Auth
- Run this
spawnctl auth
- A browser window will open with a code prefilled, click submit, and choose your authentication method to log in
- Return to your terminal
Onboard
- Run this
spawnctl onboard
- To continue and accept the EULA and Disclaimer terms and conditions, type the following at the prompt
y
accept
accept
Using Spawn
You are now ready to start using spawn, create data images and data containers to begin your journey.