# Command Line Example | Stream API

> SEC EDGAR filings API | Query API to access historical filings in EDGAR archives | Live feed streaming | Filing mapped to ticker, CIK and SIC | Over 150 filing types | Filings from 1993 to present | JSON formatted | Supports Python, TypeScript, Node.js, Java, C++ and many more | 10-Q, 10-K, 8-K, 4, S-1 | Free trial

Source: https://sec-api.io/docs/stream-api/command-line-example

Before you start, make sure to install Node.js. Type `npm -v` in your command line (aka terminal) to check if it is installed.

If not installed type `brew install node`.

Type in your command line:

`npm install sec-api -g`

to install the streaming client. Then type

`sec-api YOUR_API_KEY`

Replace `YOUR_API_KEY` with your API key.

Done! A new filing is printed in your command line as soon as it is published on SEC EDGAR.