Who Coolify is for#
Operators automating Coolify tasks
Coolify CLI fits teams that want terminal or script access to Coolify deployment operations.
Skip if:
You do not use Coolify for deployment or hosting.
Self-hosted platform teams
The CLI helps teams connect automation to a self-hosted Coolify instance through API tokens.
Skip if:
Your deployment workflow must remain dashboard-only for access-control reasons.
The problem it solves#
Deployment platforms are easier to operate when common actions can be scripted. If every operation requires a dashboard click, teams struggle to automate setup, repeat workflows, or connect deployment tasks to CI and internal tooling.
Coolify users need a reliable way to authenticate against cloud or self-hosted instances and run API-backed actions from the terminal. A CLI makes the platform more useful for operators and AI agents.
How it solves it#
Coolify API client
The CLI connects to Coolify instances using API tokens from cloud or self-hosted dashboards.
Cross-platform install options
The README documents install scripts, Homebrew, Windows PowerShell installation, and go install.
Agent-friendly instructions
The repository includes instructions for LLMs and AI agents, making CLI usage easier to automate.
Strengths and trade-offs#
Strengths
- Terminal control for deploymentsCoolify CLI is strongest for operators who already use Coolify and want repeatable API-backed workflows.
- Works with self-hosted CoolifyThe setup flow supports pointing the CLI at a self-hosted Coolify URL and token.
Trade-offs
- -Depends on CoolifyThis is a CLI for Coolify, not a standalone deployment platform. It is only useful if Coolify is part of your infrastructure.
Install and self-host#
curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/coollabsio/coolify-cli/main/scripts/install.sh | bashWhat it's built on#
- Languages
- Go
FAQ#
What is Coolify CLI used for?
Coolify CLI is used to interact with the Coolify API from the terminal.
Does Coolify CLI work with self-hosted Coolify?
Yes. The README documents setup for self-hosted Coolify by providing the instance URL and API token.
What license does Coolify CLI use?
GitHub metadata reports MIT licensing for Coolify CLI.
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