fontist install
Install one or more fonts from the Fontist formula repository.
Syntax
sh
fontist install FONT... [options]Arguments
| Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
FONT | Yes | One or more font names to install (variadic) |
Options
Examples
Multi-font Installation
You can install multiple fonts at once:
sh
fontist install "Fira Code" "Open Sans" "Roboto"When installing multiple fonts, Fontist will:
- Install all fonts in parallel
- Report successes and failures separately
- Return appropriate exit code based on results
Install Locations
The --location option controls where fonts are installed:
| Location | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|
fontist | Fontist's own fonts directory | Yes |
user | User's local fonts directory | No |
system | System-wide fonts directory (may require admin rights) | No |
Related Commands
- fontist uninstall - Remove installed fonts
- fontist list - List available and installed fonts
- fontist status - Show installed font paths