Windows
Below is an expanded Windows-specific Installation section, complete with common pitfalls and their fixes. Drop this into your README under Installation.
Installation on Windows (PowerShell)
Tested on Windows 10/11 (64-bit) with PowerShell 7.x or higher. Requires Administrator rights for system-wide installs and changes to execution policy.
1. Prerequisites
Windows 10/11, 64-bit
PowerShell 7+ (install/update via GitHub releases)
Internet access (for downloads)
2. Install Node.js (v22+) & npm
A. Official Installer
Download the Windows x64 MSI for Node.js v22.x.x (LTS) https://nodejs.org/en/download/
Right-click → Run as Administrator.
Accept defaults on each screen (ensures
node
&npm
are added to your PATH).
B. Verify Versions
node --version # should be v22.x.x or higher
npm --version
3. (Optional) nvm-for-Windows
If you need multiple Node versions side by side:
Download nvm-setup.zip from https://github.com/coreybutler/nvm-windows/releases
Unzip & run
nvm-setup.exe
as Administrator.Open a new PowerShell session, then:
nvm install 22.24.0 nvm use 22.24.0 node --version # now v22.24.0
4. PowerShell Execution Policy & Remote Blocked Files
Issue: “scripts cannot be loaded because running scripts is disabled on this system,” or downloaded
.ps1
flagged as “blocked.”
Allow local & signed scripts only (recommended):
Set-ExecutionPolicy -Scope CurrentUser -ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned
If you’ve downloaded
.ps1
or.msi
installers that PowerShell won’t run, unblock them:Get-ChildItem .\path\to\downloads\* -Recurse | Unblock-File
5. Install the P0 CLI
npm install -g @p0security/cli
If you see permissions errors:
Ensure PowerShell is “Run as Administrator.”
Or use a per-user install:
npm install --location=global @p0security/cli
#### Verify
```powershell
p0 --version
p0 help
6. AWS CLI & Session Manager Plugin (for p0 aws
& p0 ssh
)
p0 aws
& p0 ssh
)AWS CLI v2
Download the MSI: https://awscli.amazonaws.com/AWSCLIV2.msi
Run installer as Administrator.
Verify:
aws --version # e.g. aws-cli/2.x.x Python/3.x Windows/10 exe/AMD64
Session Manager Plugin
Run the MSI.
Verify:
session-manager-plugin --version
7. Proxy & Corporate Firewall Issues
Issue:
npm install
times out, orp0 login
can’t reach your org.
Set npm proxy:
npm config set proxy http://proxy.company.com:8080 npm config set https-proxy http://proxy.company.com:8080
Environment vars:
[Environment]::SetEnvironmentVariable('HTTP_PROXY','http://proxy.company.com:8080','User') [Environment]::SetEnvironmentVariable('HTTPS_PROXY','http://proxy.company.com:8080','User')
8. Troubleshooting & Tips
p0: command not found
- Restart PowerShell (to pick up new PATH).- Check %USERPROFILE%\AppData\Roaming\npm
.
Error: EACCES permissions denied
- Run PowerShell as Administrator.- Try --location=global
for npm.
Set-ExecutionPolicy
still blocked on corporate PC
- Check with IT: some shops lock policy via Group Policy (GPO).
session-manager-plugin
not recognized
- Ensure AWS CLI folder is on PATH.- Reopen PowerShell.
p0 login
never opens browser
- Set $env:AZURE_AUTH_METHOD = 'browser'
for certain orgs that disable embedded webviews.
You’re all set! Next up: Configuration → p0 login <YOUR_ORG_ID>
and start requesting access.
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