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Installation

npm / yarn / pnpm

bash
npm install builtwith-api
bash
yarn add builtwith-api
bash
pnpm add builtwith-api

Bun

bash
bun add builtwith-api

CLI (no install)

Run the CLI directly with npx:

bash
npx builtwith-api free example.com --api-key YOUR_KEY

Or install globally:

bash
npm install -g builtwith-api
builtwith free example.com

Standalone binaries

Pre-compiled binaries are available on the GitHub Releases page for:

  • Linux x64 / ARM64
  • macOS x64 / ARM64 (Apple Silicon)
  • Windows x64

API Key

You need a BuiltWith API key. Get one at api.builtwith.com.

Set it as an environment variable:

bash
export BUILTWITH_API_KEY=your-key-here

Or pass it directly via --api-key (CLI/MCP) or as the first argument to createClient() (library).