Salesforce CLI for Mac

Product summary

A free command-line utility for macOS that makes working with Salesforce faster and more reliable. This tool provides developers and administrators with terminal-based controls to build, manage, automate, and deploy Salesforce projects without leaving the command line.

Core capabilities

• Authenticate to Salesforce orgs and handle session management directly from the terminal
• Create, edit, and dispose of scratch orgs for short-lived development environments
• Run scripts and command chains to automate repetitive or complex tasks
• Deploy metadata and code across sandboxes and production-like environments
• Invoke a wide set of platform commands that simplify interaction with Salesforce APIs
• Integrate terminal workflows with external tools and CI/CD systems

Typical workflows

• Bootstrapping a developer environment: install the CLI, log in, and spin up a scratch org for feature work.
• Continuous delivery: script deployments and validations to move changes through environments automatically.
• Routine maintenance: execute scheduled scripts to perform updates or data operations without manual UI work.
• Toolchain integration: call CLI commands from build systems or automation servers to keep development processes consistent.

Benefits

• Speeds up repetitive tasks by enabling scripted workflows
• Reduces context switching by keeping development inside the terminal
• Improves consistency between environments through repeatable commands
• Facilitates automation and integration with other systems for continuous delivery

Quick start (macOS)

1. Download and install the macOS package for the CLI from the official provider.
2. Open Terminal and authenticate to your Salesforce org using the provided login command.
3. Create a scratch org or connect to an existing environment as needed.
4. Run or compose scripts to automate deployments, tests, or data tasks.

If you need examples of common commands or sample scripts to automate a specific workflow, tell me which task you want to automate and I’ll provide tailored examples.