Quick definition · 2 min Coding term
CLI
A CLI (command-line interface) lets you control software by typing commands instead of clicking buttons.
Think of it like
Texting a computer instead of using its menus. Less pretty, far more powerful once you know the words.
Example
You type npm install in a CLI to add a package, rather than hunting through a graphical menu.
Why it matters
Most dev and AI tools are driven from a CLI. It looks intimidating but it is just typed instructions.
Where you’ll see it
TerminalPowerShellVS Code