CLI Overview
The Verlynk CLI (@verlynk/cli) is a command-line interface to the Verlynk Public API. Use it to authenticate, manage profiles and channels, create and schedule posts, inspect usage, and pull analytics from your terminal or scripts.
Requirements: Node.js 18+
CLI vs MCP
| CLI | MCP | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Scripts, CI, terminals | AI agents (Claude, Cursor, ChatGPT) |
| Auth | Public API key (verlynk_...) | MCP token |
| Interface | verlynk commands | Natural language via MCP tools |
tip
MCP tokens and Public API keys are different credentials. For agent integrations, see Create MCP Token. For the CLI, see Authentication.
What you can do
- Authenticate and store credentials locally
- List and switch profiles (projects)
- List connected social accounts (channels)
- Create, schedule, update, retry, and delete posts
- Manage drafts and API keys
- Pull analytics and check usage / plan limits
- Validate caption length across platforms
Next steps
- Installation — Install
@verlynk/cli - Authentication — Log in with a Public API key
- API Reference — Explore the underlying REST API
- Integrations — Connect MCP clients instead of (or alongside) the CLI