# Introduction

## What is Zenlayer Cloud CLI?

Zenlayer Cloud CLI (`zeno`) is the official command-line tool provided by Zenlayer for efficiently managing Zenlayer Cloud resources. It provides a unified interface that allows you to interact with various Zenlayer Cloud services through the command line, enabling resource creation, management, and monitoring.

## Key Features

* **Easy to Use** - Intuitive command structure and user-friendly prompts
* **Secure and Reliable** - Credential storage with strict file permission controls
* **Multiple Output Formats** - Supports JSON and table output formats
* **Multiple Profile Support** - Easily manage multiple environments
* **Cross-Platform** - Supports Linux, macOS, and Windows
* **Shell Auto-Completion** - Supports Bash, Zsh, Fish, and PowerShell
* **Debug Mode** - Detailed logging for easy troubleshooting

## Use Cases

* **Automated Operations** - Automate resource management through scripts
* **Batch Operations** - Perform batch operations on multiple resources
* **Rapid Deployment** - Quickly create and configure cloud resources
* **Monitoring and Management** - Real-time monitoring of resource status and usage
* **Cross-Platform Management** - Manage resources with the same commands across different operating systems

## Why Choose Zenlayer Cloud CLI?

* **Unified Interface** - Single management entry point for all Zenlayer Cloud services
* **Efficient Operations** - Command-line operations are more efficient than GUI, especially for repetitive tasks
* **Automation Friendly** - Easy to integrate into scripts and automation workflows
* **Flexibility** - Supports multiple configuration methods and output formats
* **Security** - Provides secure credential management mechanisms

## Quick Start

1. **Install the CLI** - Refer to the [Installation Guide](/zenlayer-cli/install.md) to install Zenlayer Cloud CLI
2. **Configure Credentials** - Run `zeno configure` to set up access credentials
3. **Start Using** - Execute commands to manage your Zenlayer Cloud resources

## Getting Help

* Use `zeno --help` to view global help information
* Use `zeno [command] --help` to view help for a specific command
* Refer to the [Usage Guide](/zenlayer-cli/usage.md) in this documentation for detailed usage instructions

## Feedback and Support

* **GitHub Issues** - Submit issues on the [GitHub repository](https://github.com/zenlayer/zenlayercloud-cli/issues)
* **Email Support** - Send emails to <support@zenlayer.com>
* **Documentation** - Refer to this documentation for detailed usage instructions


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