Quail CLI
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Quail CLI is a command-line interface for interacting with Quail, designed to simplify and automate operations such as user authentication, managing posts, and fetching user details. It interacts with the Quail API to provide these functionalities.
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What is Quail CLI?
Quail CLI is a tool that allows users to interact with the Quail platform from the command line. It provides commands for authentication, managing posts (create, update, delete, retrieve), and fetching user information.
How to use Quail CLI?
After installing the CLI, you can use it by running quail-cli [command]. Available commands include login, me, and post. Global flags allow you to specify the API base URL, authentication base URL, configuration file path, and output format. The login command authenticates with Quail using OAuth. The me command retrieves current user information. The post command allows you to create, update, delete, or retrieve posts.
Key features of Quail CLI
User authentication via OAuth
Post management (create, update, delete, retrieve)
Retrieval of user information
Support for human-readable and JSON output formats
MCP server functionality for interacting with AI models
Configuration file support for customization
Use cases of Quail CLI
Automating post creation and management workflows
Integrating Quail with other command-line tools
Fetching user details for scripting purposes
Using Quail as a backend for AI model interactions via MCP
Batch processing of post operations
FAQ from Quail CLI
How do I install Quail CLI?
How do I install Quail CLI?
You can install the latest release by downloading the binary for your platform from the releases page or manually using go install github.com/quailyquaily/quail-cli@latest.
How do I authenticate with Quail?
How do I authenticate with Quail?
Use the quail-cli login command to initiate the OAuth login process.
How do I create a new post?
How do I create a new post?
Use the quail-cli post upsert your_markdown_file.md -l your_list_slug command, providing the path to your markdown file and the list slug.
Where is the configuration file located?
Where is the configuration file located?
By default, the configuration file is located at $HOME/.config/quail-cli/config.yaml. You can specify a different path using the --config flag.
What is MCP server mode?
What is MCP server mode?
MCP (Model Context Protocol) server mode allows you to use Quail CLI as a server for interacting with AI models. It supports SSE and stdio modes.