> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://developer.celigo.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://developer.celigo.com/cli/getting-started.md).

# Getting started

Install the CLI, authenticate, and learn the options every command shares.

| Page                                                             | What it covers                                                           |
| ---------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| [Install](/cli/getting-started/install.md)                       | Install `@celigo/celigo-cli` and verify it runs.                         |
| [Authenticate](/cli/getting-started/authenticate.md)             | Create an API token and hand it to the CLI.                              |
| [Profiles & regions](/cli/getting-started/profiles.md)           | Switch between accounts, environments, and regions.                      |
| [Configuration reference](/cli/getting-started/configuration.md) | The config file, keys, and modes (read, operate, full).                  |
| [Global flags](/cli/getting-started/global-flags.md)             | Flags every command accepts (`--format`, `--jq`, `--profile`, and more). |