# JFrog CLI [Website](http://www.jfrog.com) • [Docs](https://docs.jfrog-applications.jfrog.io/jfrog-applications/jfrog-cli) • [Issues](https://github.com/jfrog/jfrog-cli/issues) • [Blog](https://jfrog.com/blog/) • [We're Hiring](https://join.jfrog.com/) • [Artifactory Free Trial](https://jfrog.com/artifactory/free-trial/) ## Overview JFrog CLI is a compact and smart client that provides a simple interface that automates access to *Artifactory*, *Xray*, *Distribution*, *Pipelines* and *Mission Control* through their respective REST APIs. By using the JFrog CLI, you can greatly simplify your automation scripts making them more readable and easier to maintain. Several features of the JFrog CLI makes your scripts more efficient and reliable. ## Requirements npm version 5.0.0 or above. ## Install with npm: ```bash npm install -g jfrog-cli-v2-jf # When running as root user: npm install -g -unsafe-perm jfrog-cli-v2-jf ```