netlify-cli-and-deploy
Netlify CLI and Deployment
Installation
npm install -g netlify-cli # Global (for local dev)
npm install netlify-cli -D # Local (for CI)
Requires Node.js 18.14.0+.
Authentication
netlify login # Opens browser for OAuth
netlify status # Check auth + linked site status
For CI, set NETLIFY_AUTH_TOKEN environment variable instead.
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