ZCLI is built on NodeJS, making it easier for developers familiar with JavaScript and NodeJS. It allows testing multiple apps simultaneously and is natively compatible with Windows. In contrast, ZAT is built on Ruby, supports only one app at a time, and requires Linux for Windows users. ZCLI is open source and doesn't rely on proprietary libraries, unlike ZAT.
ZCLI is an open source, extensible command line interface tool designed for developers to interact with their Zendesk account. It's currently in open beta and is ideal for existing Zendesk app developers of all levels. While the focus is on apps…
To set up ZCLI, you need to have Node v12 or later installed. You can install ZCLI globally using npm with the command$ npm install @zendesk/zcli -g
. For detailed instructions on usage and a full list of commands, you can visit the ZCLI…
Yes, ZCLI is fully compatible with Windows right out of the box. It doesn't require any special software or environments for Windows users, making it easy to get up and running. This is a significant improvement over ZAT, which is not supported on…
Absolutely! ZCLI is open source and welcomes contributions from the community. It is designed to be a fully extensible tool for Zendesk developers, and your input can help shape its future. Unlike ZAT, ZCLI does not depend on proprietary libraries,…
If you run into any issues with ZCLI, you can create an issue on Github, report it in the Zendesk Developers Slack group, or contact Zendesk Customer Support for assistance. Your feedback is valuable and helps improve the tool.