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Print information about the operating system, shell, PHP, and WP-CLI (wp) installation

$ wp --info

$ wp cli update

$ wp core download --locale=[locale]

$ wp config create --dbname=[dbname] --dbuser=[dbuser] --dbpass=[dbpass]

$ wp plugin install [plugin] --activate

$ wp search-replace [old_string] [new_string]

$ wp import [path/to/file.xml]

wp command [subcommand] [arguments] [options]

help
    Displays help information for a command or subcommand.

info
    Provides information about the WP-CLI environment.

cli
    Manages WP-CLI itself (e.g., update, version).

core
    Manages the WordPress core (e.g., update, install).

plugin
    Manages WordPress plugins (e.g., install, activate).

theme
    Manages WordPress themes (e.g., install, activate).

post
    Manages WordPress posts (e.g., create, update).

user
    Manages WordPress users (e.g., create, update).

db
    Manages the WordPress database (e.g., export, import).

option
    Manages WordPress options (e.g., get, update).

--path=path
    Path to the WordPress installation.

--url=url
    Pretend request comes from given URL. In multisite, this argument is how the target site is specified.
Ex: --url=example.com/path/to/site

--require=path
    Load PHP file before running the command (may be used more than once).
Ex: --require=/path/to/my-plugin.php

--version
    Show WP-CLI version.

wp is the command-line interface for WordPress. It allows you to manage many aspects of WordPress installations, without using a web browser. You can update plugins, install themes, import content, manage users, and much more. wp is a powerful tool for developers and system administrators who need to automate WordPress management tasks. It provides a consistent and scriptable way to interact with WordPress, making it easier to deploy, update, and maintain WordPress sites at scale. It streamlines development workflows, reduces manual interventions, and helps in maintaining consistency across multiple installations.
The goal is to make wp-cli the standard for managing WordPress installations from the command line. It abstracts away the complexities of dealing with the WordPress database and core files directly.

wp requires PHP and access to the WordPress database. You need to have appropriate permissions to execute commands. Some commands may require elevated privileges. Ensure that your WordPress installation is properly configured for WP-CLI to function correctly.

WP-CLI can be configured using a wp-cli.yml or wp-cli.json file in the WordPress root directory, or in a global configuration directory. This allows you to customize the behavior of WP-CLI and set default values for options.

WP-CLI is highly extensible. You can create custom commands to automate specific tasks or integrate with other systems. This makes it a flexible tool for a wide range of WordPress management scenarios.

Use the `--debug` flag for detailed output during command execution which can be useful to troubleshoot and understand any error.

WP-CLI was initially developed by Andreas Creten and has since been maintained by a community of contributors. It has become an essential tool for WordPress developers and administrators, especially for automating tasks and managing large-scale WordPress deployments. The development focused on providing a consistent and extensible command-line interface for WordPress, allowing for efficient management and scripting of WordPress-related tasks.
Over time, the tool has evolved to support more commands and features, making it a comprehensive solution for WordPress management.

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