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Configuration Management
Complete guide to managing CLI configuration, project defaults, and aliases
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Steps

#1 View Current Configuration

See all current configuration settings

      initiat config show
      
    

Review your current configuration to understand what's set

#2 Set Default Organization

Set your default organization

      initiat config set org "my-company"
      
    

This allows you to use project names without specifying the org

#3 Set Default Project

Set your default project

      initiat config set project "production"
      
    

This allows you to run commands without specifying the project

#4 Create Project Aliases

Create shortcuts for frequently used projects

      initiat config alias set prod "my-company/production"
initiat config alias set staging "my-company/staging"
initiat config alias set dev "my-company/development"

      
    

Aliases make it easier to reference projects with short names

#5 Configure API Settings

Configure API connection settings

      initiat config set api.url "https://api.initiat.dev"
initiat config set api.timeout "60s"

      
    

Set custom API URL and timeout for your environment

#6 Verify Configuration

Confirm all settings are correct

      initiat config show
      
    

Review your configuration to ensure everything is set up properly

Success criteria

  • Default organization and project are set

  • Project aliases are configured

  • API settings are configured for your environment

Next steps

  • Use aliases in commands for faster workflow

  • Set up team configuration standards

  • Document configuration for team members

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