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# tools

CLI Reference

The ChainAlert CLI is a command-line interface for managing blockchain monitoring. It provides two interaction modes: direct imperative commands (scriptable, composable with shell tools) and an AI-powered interactive REPL for natural-language management.

Installation

terminal

$ npm install -g @chainalert/cli

Authentication

The CLI authenticates via API keys. Create one in the web dashboard under Settings > API Keys (requires admin role), then run chainalert login and paste your ca_live_... key. It's stored in ~/.chainalert/config.json.

terminal — auth

$ chainalert login

Enter your API key: ca_live_••••••••

>API key saved to ~/.chainalert/config.json

$ chainalert whoami

Key: ca_live_abc1...

API: https://api.chainalert.dev