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title: "Using the VastCloud CLI"
slug: "using-the-vastcloud-cli"
updated: 2026-10-28T02:14:51Z
published: 2026-10-28T02:14:51Z
canonical: "docs.vastdata.com/using-the-vastcloud-cli"
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> ## Documentation Index
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# Using the VastCloud CLI

## Downloading & Configuring the VastCloud CLI

The VastCloud CLI is downloaded when you create a deployment configuration. Click on the link presented in the deployment dialog (according to your local OS) to automatically download and configure the CLI. Once downloaded, you can skip this step on subsequent deployment configurations.

## Vastcloud commands

These commands are available in the VastCloud CLI.

| auth | Manage authentication to Polaris. |
| --- | --- |
| cluster | Manage clusters on Polaris (including create, delete actions) |
| completion | Generate shell completion scripts. |
| config | Configure Polaris. |
| help | Get help about specific commands, and flags. |
| login | Login to Polaris and cloud provideer |
| logout | Logout of Polaris |

The vastcloud cluster command has these options:

| create | Create a new cluster. |
| --- | --- |
| delete | Delete a cluster. |
| list | List all clusters for your organization. |
| set-default | Set the default cluster. |
| import | Import an external cluster. |
| webui | Open the web UI (VMS) for the cluster in a browser |
| resources | List resources used by the cluster. |