Reference
CLI
Find the command for each stage of the local development and deployment workflow.
Last updated
On this page
Install the CLI
terminal
pip install connic-composer-sdk
connic --helpRun connic <command> --help for the complete options supported by your installed version.
The optional plugin prompt is interactive and never installs without confirmation. See AI agent setup for the plugin, skill, and MCP paths.
Commands
| Command | Purpose |
|---|---|
| connic init [name] | Create a project; --skill also offers plugins for detected Codex and Claude Code clients. |
| connic skill | Install or update the project skill, then offer plugins for detected Codex and Claude Code clients. |
| connic update [--check|--sdk|--skill|--enable-reminders] | Check for or install SDK and skill updates, or enable update reminders. |
| connic login | Authenticate the CLI with a Connic project. |
| connic migrate | Scan a supported LangChain or Google ADK project and generate a Connic project. |
| connic dev [name] | Start or reconnect to a cloud dev session and sync local edits. |
| connic lint | Validate configuration and preview discovered agents and tools. |
| connic tools | List custom Python tools discovered in the current project and their signatures. |
| connic test | Run YAML test suites against the configured test environment. |
| connic deploy | Deploy a project without a connected Git repository; Git-connected projects deploy from their configured branch. |
Common options
terminal
# Target a specific environment
connic dev my-feature
connic test --env <environment-id>
connic deploy --env <environment-id>
# Narrow or automate test output
connic test --filter <case-name>
connic test --json
connic test --coverage
# Emergency deployment escape hatch
connic deploy --skip-testsSee Dev Server for session behavior, Running Tests & CI for test exit codes, and Deployment for deployment workflows.