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

# AhaSend CLI Overview

> Command-line interface for AhaSend's transactional email service

# AhaSend CLI

A powerful command-line interface for [AhaSend](https://ahasend.com), the reliable transactional email service. Send emails, manage domains, configure webhooks, and monitor email analytics directly from your terminal.

<Note>
  The AhaSend CLI is available on [GitHub](https://github.com/AhaSend/ahasend-cli) and supports Linux, macOS, and Windows.
</Note>

## Key Features

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  <Card title="Email Sending" icon="envelope">
    Send single or batch emails with templates, attachments, and scheduling
  </Card>

  <Card title="Domain Management" icon="globe">
    Add, verify, and manage sending domains with DNS configuration
  </Card>

  <Card title="Webhook Management" icon="webhook">
    Configure, test, and monitor real-time event notifications
  </Card>

  <Card title="Analytics" icon="chart-line">
    Comprehensive email statistics and reporting
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Why Use the CLI?

The AhaSend CLI provides several advantages:

* **Automation-Ready**: Perfect for CI/CD pipelines and scripted workflows
* **Batch Processing**: High-performance concurrent operations with progress tracking
* **Multiple Output Formats**: JSON, table, CSV, and plain text for different use cases
* **Profile Management**: Easily switch between production, staging, and development environments
* **Interactive Testing**: Built-in webhook listeners and route testing for development
* **Debug Support**: Comprehensive logging for troubleshooting

## Quick Example

Send your first email in just a few commands:

```bash theme={null}
# Authenticate with your API key
ahasend auth login

# Add and verify a domain
ahasend domains create example.com
ahasend domains verify example.com

# Send an email
ahasend messages send \
  --from noreply@example.com \
  --to user@recipient.com \
  --subject "Hello from AhaSend" \
  --text "Welcome to AhaSend!"
```

## Core Capabilities

### Email Operations

* Send single or batch emails with templates
* Support for HTML, plain text, and AMP content
* Attachment handling up to 10MB per file
* Scheduled delivery with timezone support
* Sandbox mode for testing without sending

### Domain Management

* Add and configure sending domains
* Automatic DNS record generation
* Domain verification status tracking
* SPF, DKIM, and DMARC configuration

### Webhook & Route Management

* Real-time webhook event listeners
* Development webhook testing and triggering
* Inbound email route configuration
* WebSocket-based event streaming

### Analytics & Reporting

* Deliverability statistics
* Bounce rate analysis
* Delivery time metrics
* Export to CSV for further analysis

## Supported Platforms

The CLI is distributed as a single binary with no external dependencies:

* **Linux**: x86\_64, ARM64
* **macOS**: Intel and Apple Silicon
* **Windows**: x86\_64

## Integration with AhaSend Services

The CLI seamlessly integrates with all AhaSend services:

* **API**: Full compatibility with AhaSend API v2
* **SMTP**: Credential management and testing
* **Webhooks**: Real-time event processing
* **Routes**: Inbound email handling
* **Suppressions**: List management

## Next Steps

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  <Card title="Installation" href="/cli/installation" icon="download">
    Install the CLI on your system
  </Card>

  <Card title="Quick Start" href="/cli/quickstart" icon="rocket">
    Send your first email in minutes
  </Card>

  <Card title="Authentication" href="/cli/authentication" icon="key">
    Set up API credentials
  </Card>

  <Card title="Command Reference" href="/cli/commands/messages" icon="terminal">
    Explore available commands
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Support

* **GitHub Issues**: [Report bugs or request features](https://github.com/AhaSend/ahasend-cli/issues)
* **Documentation**: You're reading it!
* **Email Support**: [support@ahasend.com](mailto:support@ahasend.com)