hcloud

Show available commands and flags

$ hcloud

$ hcloud -h

$ hcloud context

hcloud [command] [options]

completion
    Generates shell completion code.

version
    Shows the hcloud version.

token
    Sets the API token to use for authentication.

help
    Displays help for hcloud and its subcommands.

server
    Subcommand for server management (create, delete, list, etc.).

volume
    Subcommand for volume management (create, delete, list, etc.).

ssh-key
    Subcommand for SSH key management (create, delete, list, etc.).

image
    Subcommand for image management (list).

location
    Subcommand for location management (list).

datacenter
    Subcommand for datacenter management (list).

network
    Subcommand for network management.

firewall
    Subcommand for firewall management.

load-balancer
    Subcommand for load balancer management.

The hcloud command-line interface (CLI) is a tool for interacting with the Hetzner Cloud API. It allows users to manage Hetzner Cloud resources such as servers, volumes, networks, firewalls, load balancers, and SSH keys directly from the terminal. With hcloud, you can create, delete, modify, and monitor your cloud infrastructure in an automated and efficient manner.

The CLI supports various operations like server creation, image management, network configuration, and snapshot handling. It provides an alternative to the Hetzner Cloud web console, offering enhanced scripting and automation capabilities. The tool is designed for developers, system administrators, and anyone who prefers a command-line interface for managing their cloud resources. It simplifies complex tasks, improves productivity, and integrates seamlessly into existing workflows. It usually requires an API token.

Requires a valid Hetzner Cloud API token for authentication. Rate limits may apply to API requests. Familiarity with Hetzner Cloud concepts is recommended for effective use.

hcloud stores its configuration in a file located at `~/.config/hcloud/cli.toml`. You can configure the API token and default context here. You can also configure the output format (e.g., JSON).

Example:
[cli]
active_context = "my-context"

[contexts.my-context]
token = "YOUR_API_TOKEN"

List all servers:
`hcloud server list`

Create a new server:
`hcloud server create --name my-server --type CX11 --image ubuntu-20.04 --location nbg1`

Delete a server:
`hcloud server delete `

The hcloud CLI was developed by Hetzner Online GmbH to provide a command-line interface for their cloud platform. Its development and adoption have grown alongside the Hetzner Cloud service, catering to users who need programmatic control over their infrastructure. The tool is actively maintained and updated with new features and improvements.

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