CommandBox Setup & Installation

Overview

CommandBox is a standalone CLI tool for Windows, Mac, and Linux that provides a command line interface for CFML/BoxLang development, package management, embedded servers, and automation. Written in CFML on top of WireBox, Undertow, and Lucee.

• Java requirement: Java 11+ required (Java 21+ recommended for BoxLang runtime)
• Disk space: 250MB+ free
• RAM: 256MB+ for CLI (servers require additional memory)
• Home directory: ~/.CommandBox/ (or customized via commandbox_home)

Installation

macOS — Homebrew (Recommended)