> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.cloud.red/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# crcli

> Your BIG-IP fleet. From the terminal. In seconds.

`crcli` is the Cloud Red command-line interface built for customers. Instead of logging into a portal, navigating menus, and copying UUIDs — you SSH into a device, push a file, or open a web console with a single command.

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Installation" icon="download" href="/crcli/getting-started/installation">
    Download the binary for your platform and add it to your PATH.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Setup" icon="gear" href="/crcli/getting-started/setup">
    Configure your tenant and authenticate in under two minutes.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Command Reference" icon="terminal" href="/crcli/commands/devices">
    Every crcli command with flags and examples.
  </Card>

  <Card title="MCP Server" icon="robot" href="/crcli/mcp/overview">
    Connect Claude and other AI assistants to your BIG-IP fleet.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Why crcli?

| Without crcli                             | With crcli                                       |
| ----------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------ |
| Log into portal → find device → click SSH | `crcli ssh` → pick device → connected            |
| Download file manually from web UI        | `crcli devices pull <device> /config/bigip.conf` |
| Open browser, navigate to web console     | `crcli devices web <device>`                     |
| Run same script on 6 devices one by one   | `crcli devicegroups ssh <group> -S ./check.sh`   |
| Remember and type UUIDs                   | Use hostnames — crcli resolves them              |

## Quick Start

<Steps>
  <Step title="Download">
    Grab the binary for your platform from the [installation page](/crcli/getting-started/installation).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure your tenant">
    ```shell theme={null}
    crcli setup <your-tenant-name>
    ```

    Your tenant name is the subdomain of your Cloud Red portal URL.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Authenticate">
    ```shell theme={null}
    crcli auth login
    ```

    A browser window opens. Complete the login flow. Done.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Connect to a device">
    ```shell theme={null}
    crcli ssh
    ```

    A searchable list of your devices appears. Type to filter, Enter to connect.
  </Step>
</Steps>