> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://developer.instantly.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Introduction

> Manage and automate Instantly from your terminal with the official CLI.

The official [`@instantlyai/cli`](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@instantlyai/cli) package lets you manage Instantly resources from your terminal, scripts, and CI/CD workflows.

## Why use the CLI?

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  <Card title="Terminal access" icon="terminal">
    Manage campaigns, leads, accounts, email, analytics, and other API v2 resources.
  </Card>

  <Card title="JSON output" icon="file-code" iconType="solid">
    Receive machine-readable JSON by default and select the fields you need.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Automation ready" icon="gears">
    Authenticate without prompts and run commands in scripts or CI/CD workflows.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Local MCP mode" icon="plug">
    Run `instantly mcp` to expose CLI commands to compatible AI assistants.
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## Requirements

* Node.js 18 or later.
* An Instantly workspace with an [API v2 key](/getting-started/getting-started).

You can install the CLI globally or run individual commands with `npx`.

## Next steps

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  <Card title="CLI quickstart" icon="rocket" href="/cli/quickstart">
    Install the CLI and list your campaigns.
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  <Card title="View on npm" icon="box" href="https://www.npmjs.com/package/@instantlyai/cli">
    Check the package version, README, and release details.
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