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name: xmtp-cli description: > Run and script the XMTP CLI for testing, debugging, and interacting with XMTP conversations, groups, and messages. Use when the user needs init, send, list, groups, debug, sync, permissions, or content commands from the CLI. license: MIT metadata: author: xmtp version: "1.0.0"

XMTP CLI

Use the xmtp command to test, debug, and interact with XMTP conversations, groups, and messages from the command line. This skill is the entry point; use the sub-skills below for specific CLI tasks.

When to apply

• Testing or debugging XMTP from the command line
• Sending messages or creating and managing groups
• Listing or finding conversations, members, and messages
• Syncing conversations and messages
• Managing group permissions
• Demonstrating content types (text, markdown, attachment, transaction, deeplink, miniapp)

Sub-skills

How to use

1. Pick the sub-skill that matches the task (e.g. send message → send).
2. Read that sub-skill’s SKILL.md and its rules/ for step-by-step guidance.

Install

npm install -g @xmtp/cli
# or
pnpm add -g @xmtp/cli
# or
yarn global add @xmtp/cli

Run without install

npx @xmtp/cli <command> <arguments>
# or pnpx / yarn dlx

Help

xmtp --help
xmtp <command> --help

Full documentation: docs.xmtp.org