Skytells CLI

Go from zero to a fully automated deploy pipeline — install the Skytells CLI, manage projects and apps, stream logs, and wire it into CI/CD.

Who this is for

Developers who manage Skytells projects from the terminal. If you deploy apps, run scripts, or work in CI/CD pipelines and want to stop clicking through a browser to do it, this path is for you. No prior CLI experience with Skytells is required — just Node.js 18+ installed.

What you'll be able to do after this path

Install the CLI and authenticate using the browser-based device flow or a personal access token
Link a project to your working directory so every command knows which project to talk to
Create apps, trigger deployments, and manage the app lifecycle entirely from your terminal
Stream real-time deployment and container logs to catch problems the moment they happen
Set environment variables at the project or app level without ever touching the web console
Pipe command output as JSON into shell scripts, jq, and CI/CD pipelines

Your learning path

Module 1 — Install & Authenticate

Install the CLI, sign in with the device flow, create a personal access token, and link your first project.

Module 2 — Projects & Apps

List your projects, create apps, inspect their state, and control the app lifecycle: start, stop, restart, redeploy.

Module 3 — Deploy & Logs

Trigger deployments, stream deployment logs in real time, switch to container logs, and debug failed deploys without leaving the terminal.

Module 4 — Environment Variables & Configuration

Set secrets and config values at the project or app level. Understand precedence, avoid common mistakes, and redeploy cleanly.

Module 5 — Scripting & CI/CD

Use JSON output, jq, and environment variables to automate deploys in GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, and shell scripts.

Start with Module 1 →