Skip to main contentCLI explained — An interface controlled with typed commands
A command-line interface lets you enter commands in a terminal and receive results. Some AI development tools provide this entry point.
An everyday example
From a project folder, you run a tool command to inspect code or execute the project’s checks.
When you’ll encounter it
You will encounter CLIs in installation guides and scripts for repeatable work.
What to watch for
Check what a command does and where it runs. A terminal tool can still contact cloud services or modify files.
Related terms & sources
Prepared from the public sources below. Examples illustrate the concept. Reviewed on 2026-10-15.
