Setting up your Chat environment with Stream CLI

The guide provides instructions on using the Stream CLI tool to create and manage users and channels in a Stream Chat application. The CLI, which is written in Go, can be easily installed on various operating systems, including MacOS via Homebrew, Windows via PowerShell, and through direct binary downloads. After installation, users can configure the CLI with their API key and secret to authenticate actions. The guide details commands for creating and updating users with specific attributes, such as ID and role, and for establishing channels where these users can interact. Users can also query existing data to verify and debug user and channel configurations. Once users and channels are set up, the Stream Chat dashboard provides an interface for viewing and managing these elements. The CLI supports a variety of commands for interacting with messages, reactions, and user devices, and users are encouraged to explore further capabilities on its GitHub page and through platform-specific tutorials.