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Temporal CLI command reference

This documentation reflects the release of single-binary Temporal CLI. This tool was formerly known as tctl next.

The Temporal CLI (cli) is a command-line tool that you can use to interact with a Temporal Cluster. It can perform NamespaceLink preview iconWhat is a Namespace?

A Namespace is a unit of isolation within the Temporal Platform

Learn more operations (such as register, update, and describe) and WorkflowLink preview iconWhat is a Workflow?

In day-to-day conversations, the term "Workflow" frequently denotes either a Workflow Type, a Workflow Definition, or a Workflow Execution.

Learn more operations (such as start Workflow, show Workflow History, and Signal Workflow).

Available commands