BYO CLI

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BYO CLI helps developers save repeatable workflows, organize local secrets and settings, and turn messy terminal habits into reliable automation.

Built for Developers Who Live in the Terminal

⚡ Never Lose a Command Again

Save the exact commands that worked, and run them instantly whenever you need them.

🧠 Less Context Switching

No more digging through notes, Slack messages, or shell history to remember flags and scripts.

🔐 Secrets Stay Local

Manage environment variables and credentials safely without scattering them across files.

🚀 Automate the Boring Stuff

Turn repetitive setup, deployment, and debugging steps into reusable workflows in seconds.

Benefits

1. Spend less time remembering commands
2. Reduce onboarding friction
3. Standardize workflows without heavy tooling
4. Keep your terminal fast, clean, and predictable

Quick Start

Instalation

macOS / Linux

curl -fsSL https://github.com/softwareworkercom/byo/releases/latest/download/install.sh | bash

Windows (PowerShell)

iwr -useb https://github.com/softwareworkercom/byo/releases/latest/download/install.ps1 | iex

The installers detect your OS/architecture, download the matching binary, verify its SHA256 checksum, and add it to your PATH.

Run

byo --help

Documentation

BYO CLI is built around six main command groups:

• run: Execute saved commands or workflows
• commands: Manage saved shell commands
• settings: Manage configuration key-value pairs
• secrets: Manage encrypted sensitive data
• workflows: Manage multi-step automation workflows
• extensions: Discover, install, and uninstall extensions

All commands follow a consistent pattern: byo <group> <action> [options]

For a complete walkthrough with a practical example check out the Getting Started Guide.

Community

• 🐞 Report bugs and request features in Issues
• 💬 Share ideas in Discussions

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.