Zowe CLI plug-ins software requirements

Before installing a Zowe™ CLI plug-in, meet the software requirements to run the plug-in as expected.

Required role: systems administrator

Plug-in	Requirements
IBM CICS Plug-in for Zowe CLI	Ensure that IBM CICS Transaction Server v5.2 or later is installed and running in your mainframe environment. IBM CICS Management Client Interface (CMCI) is configured and running in your CICS region.
IBM Db2 Database Plug-in for Zowe CLI	Download and prepare the ODBC driver (required for only package installations) and address the licensing requirements. Perform this task before you install the plug-in. (MacOS) Download and Install Xcode. Note: Node.js V22.0 is not yet supported.
IBM z/OS FTP Plug-in for Zowe CLI	Ensure that z/OS FTP service is enabled and configured with JESINTERFACELEVEL = 2. FTP over SSL is recommended.
IBM MQ Plug-in for Zowe CLI	Ensure that IBM® MQ™ v9.1.0 or later is installed and running in your mainframe environment. Please read this blog for more information: Exposing the MQ REST API via the Zowe API Mediation Layer
Visual Studio Code Extension for Zowe	Node.js V8.0 or later Access to z/OSMF; at least one profile is configured Configure TSO/E address space services, z/OS data set, file REST interface, and z/OS jobs REST interface. For more information, see z/OS Requirements.