# Installing Umbraco UI Builder

In this article, you will learn how to install Umbraco UI Builder into your Umbraco CMS implementation.

## Install via Command Line

Run the following command in your web project:

```sh
dotnet add package Umbraco.UIBuilder
```

For a class library without UI elements, install:

```sh
dotnet add package Umbraco.UIBuilder.Startup
```

## Install via Visual Studio

To install via Visual Studio, follow these steps:

1. Open Visual Studio and load your project.
2. Go to **Tools** -> **NuGet Package Manager** -> **Manage NuGet Packages for Solution...**
3. Select the **Browse** tab and search for **Umbraco.UIBuilder**.

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4. Select a version from the **Version** drop-down based on the Umbraco CMS version you are using.
5. Click **Install**.
6. *\[Optional]* Search for and install **Umbraco.UIBuilder.Startup** if installing without UI elements.
7. Ensure that the package reference is added to the **.csproj** file once the installation is complete:

```cs
<ItemGroup>
<PackageReference Include="Umbraco.UIBuilder" Version="15.0.2" />
</ItemGroup>
```

## Installing a License

For details on how to install a license, see the [Licensing](https://docs.umbraco.com/umbraco-ui-builder/licensing-model#installing-your-license) article.