cli-install.md

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lastupdated	2026-05-12
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Installing the {{site.data.keyword.product_name}} CLI

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• To install the ilab plug-in, run the following command.

  ibmcloud plugin install ilab

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• To install the cos plug-in, run the following command.

  ibmcloud plugin install cos

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• To install the secrets-manager plug-in, run the following command.

  ibmcloud plugin install secrets-manager

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• Optional: Install the Git CLI to store and manage your taxonomies.

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Logging in to the CLI

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