Welcome to the Command Line Interface (CLI) documentation! CLI is a powerful tool for interacting with software through text-based commands. Whether you're a developer, system administrator, or power user, mastering CLI can significantly enhance your productivity.
Key Features of CLI 🔧
- Text-Based Interaction: Execute commands via terminal or console
- Scripting Capabilities: Automate repetitive tasks with scripts
- Granular Control: Fine-tuned options for advanced operations
- Cross-Platform Compatibility: Works on Windows, macOS, Linux
CLI Structure 🧱
A typical CLI interface consists of:
- Command: The action to perform (e.g.,
git commit
,npm install
) - Arguments: Parameters specifying the input (e.g.,
--verbose
,--force
) - Options: Flags to modify behavior (e.g.,
-h
for help) - Exit Code: Indicates success or failure (e.g.,
0
for success,1
for error)
Usage Examples 💡
# Navigate directories
cd /path/to/directory
# List files
ls -l
# Run a script
./script.sh --input data.csv
For deeper insights into CLI commands, check out our CLI Getting Started Guide.
Explore more about CLI tools and their applications in our Developer Resources. 🌐