CLI

Command-line interface for Mind - build, test, and deploy from anywhere

The Mind CLI brings AI-assisted development to your terminal: build, test, and deploy applications using natural language commands and automated workflows.

curl -fsSL https://app.mindcode.sh/install.sh | bash

Start using Mind CLI:

cd my-project
mind

CLI-unique features

Interactive Chat — Engage with Mind through natural conversation in your terminal.
Terminal UI — Rich terminal experience with syntax highlighting, panels, and themes.
Headless Mode — Run prompts non-interactively in CI/CD pipelines with API keys.
Voice Mode — Dictate prompts instead of typing them; audio is transcribed by Mind's API.
ACP — Agent Communication Protocol for programmatic agent interactions.

Shared capabilities

The Mind CLI uses the same core capabilities as every other Mind surface. See the Features section for full documentation:

Steering — Guide Mind with project-specific context and conventions
Hooks — Automate actions before and after commands
MCP — Connect external tools and data sources
Custom agents — Build specialised agents for your workflows
Skills — Extend Mind with reusable skill packages
Sub-agents — Delegate focused work to agents that run in parallel
Models — Configure which AI models to use
Permissions — Manage capability-based access controls

Use cases

The Mind CLI is ideal for:

Interactive Development: Chat with Mind directly in your terminal for instant help
Headless Automation: Run prompts non-interactively in CI/CD pipelines using API key authentication
Custom Automation: Create specialised agents for your specific workflows
Team Standardization: Use team-level best practices and preferences
External Integrations: Connect tools and services through MCP servers
Intelligent Assistance: Get context-aware suggestions and auto-completion
Workflow Optimization: Automate repetitive tasks with smart hooks