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Temporal CLI

The Temporal CLI (temporal) provides direct access to a Temporal Service via the terminal. Use it to manage, monitor, and debug Temporal applications, plus run an embedded development service when you need fast local feedback.

In addition, we provide and maintain an official extension for the Temporal CLI you can use to interact with Temporal Cloud. Use the extension to manage your Temporal Cloud control plane resources, including Namespaces, Users, Service Accounts, API keys, and perform other operational and administrative tasks.

Install and configure the CLI​

Install the CLI and cloud extension, run a local development server, and configure your environment in Install and configure the CLI.

Use with Temporal Cloud​

Connect toTemporal Cloud with environment configuration and use the Cloud extension to manage your Temporal Cloud control plane resources in Use with Temporal Cloud.

Start a development server​

The CLI includes a local Temporal development service for fast feedback while building or testing your application.

temporal server start-dev

CLI basics​

Get started with the basics of the CLI in CLI basics.

Command reference​

Refer to the command reference for the complete list of commands.