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Overview

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This article provides answers to most frequently asked questions on the CLI app.

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titleWhere exactly does this app run ?

Jira/Confluence/Bamboo/Bitbucket/Atlassian Command Line Interface (CLI) has 2 components

  1. CLI Connector - This is installed on the server using Universal Plug-in Manager (UPMand  provides a specific license validation REST API.  It is accessible to CLI client via <base-url>/rest/org.swift.confluence.cli/latest/validatelicense.
  2. CLI Client - This is installed on any system (Windows, Linux, OSX) that has Java 8 or higher. The CLI client runs on this system.

CLI client Client can be downloaded from Downloads - CLI Clients to the local machine where actions can be are run from.  Please see See the page What is the difference between CLI clients and Run CLI add-ons?

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titleDo clients still require an instance add-on (CLI Connector) be installed ?

Yes (with some exceptions)This has not changed. The Connector add-on provides license enforcement and, in some cases, extended remote interfaces not available from the base Atlassian product.

A few clients are provided at no charge and do not require a connector. They include:


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titleCan clients CLI Clients be purchased separately ?

No.  CLI Clients are available for no-charge with the purchase of one or more of server or cloud add-ons. 

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titleWhat does an existing Run CLI Actions add-on app customer need to do to remain properly licensed ?

Nothing if they do not use clients CLI Clients and only use the integrated support as part of their Atlassian product. Renew your license as normal usual when maintenance has expired.

If you want to use clients CLI Clients as well as the integrated capabilities, then a an additional CLI license will be is needed for the CLI Connector. This license change was effective infrom CLI version 6.x but only enforced when you upgrade your clients upgrading Clients to 7.0 or higher. You If you are entitled to a discounted license (determined on your as per maintenance expiry date) - , contact us at operations@appfirelicense@appfire.com when needed.


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titleHow can I evaluate the CLI app prior to purchase ?

Obtain a an evaluation license for one of the server add-ons app listed, install on server, and the then download the ACLI client Client distribution. See CLI Client Installation and Use for more information.


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titleCan ACLI ACL ClientI be used to access a server that does not have the Connector add-on app installed ?

No for clients. Yes for other Run CLI Action products, however, some extended capabilities may not be available without the CLI Connector installed and licensed. Currently, there is only a handful of exceptions and an error message will indicate the limitation. ACLI Client cannot be used to access the server that does not have connector app installed.


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titleCan I continue to use a version of ACLI Client prior to version 7 ?

Yes. Versions prior to 7.0 can be used under the terms in affect effect at that time. Links are available in the Related Information section.

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titleDo I need to purchase both the CLI and Run CLI Action add-ons apps to use both the client and the product specific functions ?

Yes. This has changed for 7.0. The server specific CLI (Connector) add-on and Run CLI Action add-on are independent starting with 6.0 You need to purchase both the CLI and Run CLI Action apps to use both the client and the product specific functions.


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titleIf I am an official Atlassian Partner or Expert, can I get a special rate for CLI app?

Yes. Atlassian recognized  recognised partners and members of the Atlassian Experts program Program can use the ACLI any CLI app free of charge for development, testing, or demonstration purposes. A purchased commercial license is required when used to support hosted customers or other customer focused usecustomers. See Add-ons for Atlassian Experts for more details.


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titleIs Are CLI apps available for Atlassian Cloud ?

Yes. Purchase or trial a subscription corresponding to your product and user level for either JIRA, CLI apps for Jira, Jira Service Desk, or Confluence Cloud, etc. are available in Atlassian Cloud  for purchase or trial subscription. HipChat Cloud is also supported by the ACLI client Client and is currently available for a limited time at no charge.


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titleDo I need a license for a Atlassian server licensed as a developer/test system ?

No for all servers except Crucible/FishEye.

  1. Any Atlassian paid add-on app automatically provides a developer license associated with your production license. Go to my.atlassian.com, expand the add-onapp, and look for a link.
  2. We have purposefully allowed the CLI to work with developer licensed servers where the connector is installed but may not have a license. This is to make it easier for administrators and add-on developers.
  3. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide this same support for Crucible/FishEye at this time due to limitations in determining a developer licensed server

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titleHow many client users can I have ?

Unlimited. Any number of users can install clients and connect to a server. The requirement is that the server have the CLI Connector component installed and validly licensed.


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titleWhich server product should I choose ?

Choose the product specific Command Line Interface (CLI Connector) if you want to use a client to connect to the Atlassian product.

Choose the product specific Run CLI Actions add-on for integrated capabilities like JIRA workflow actions, Confluence macros, Bamboo tasks, or similar integrated product capabilities available with the these add-ons.

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titleWhere do I find the CLI Client on the Marketplace ?

Atlassian Command Line Interface (CLI) provides a client distribution that contains all product specific clients. It is included at no charge with any of the CLI Connectors.


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titleHow is it accessing Atlassian application ?

The CLI client uses request/response protocol built on REST API calls provided by Atlassian to perform remote actions against your Confluence and Jira instance.

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