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Date Published
Author
Eyal Ben Moshe
Word count
734
Language
English
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Summary

JFrog CLI is a versatile tool that enhances the JFrog DevOps Platform by connecting it with build and automation agents, allowing users to query Artifactory for files, builds, and metadata from the command line. It supports plugins, which are small applications created as independent Go projects that extend JFrog CLI's functionality by adding new commands. These plugins have access to the JFrog CLI source code and can incorporate new code from external libraries, enabling users to perform custom tasks such as creating upload/download commands, integrating with other products, or sending notifications. To develop a plugin, users need to clone a template repository from GitHub, build the plugin as a binary, and either place it in the JFrog CLI home directory's "plugins" folder or add it to the JFrog CLI Plugins Registry for broader community access. This capability encourages users to innovate and share their creations, fostering a collaborative environment for enhancing the JFrog CLI platform.