Clear Tangle CLI

Terminal-first task management with AI context

Manage tasks, thoughts, pages, and projects from the command line. Built for speed, automation, and AI workflows with rich output formats and semantic search.

Install in secondsbash
npm install -g clear-tangle-cli

Fast by default

One command to list, create, and update tasks with smart defaults and compact output.

AI planning

Generate prioritized action plans with context-aware recommendations.

Multiple formats

JSON, table, compact, CSV, and TSV outputs for scripts, dashboards, and exports.

What you can do

A complete CLI for Clear Tangle workflows, from capture to execution.

Task Management

Create, update, complete, and organize tasks with priorities and due dates.

Thought Capture

Quickly capture ideas and notes without leaving the terminal.

Page Management

Create and manage documentation pages with tags.

Project Organization

Group tasks and captures into projects with tree views.

Smart Search

Semantic search across all your content by meaning.

Secure Auth

Authenticate with API keys and environment variables for automation.

Quick start

Connect your API key and start managing your work in seconds.

Get an API key from Settings > API Keys
# Set your API key
ct auth set-key <YOUR_API_KEY>

# List tasks
ct tasks list

# Create a task
ct tasks create --title "Review PR" --priority high --due-date 2026-02-10

# Capture a thought
ct thoughts create --content "Remember to follow up on the API design"

Command overview

The CLI is organized by modules so you can move quickly with predictable commands.

ct tasks list
ct tasks create --title "Design review" --priority high
ct thoughts create --content "New idea: workflow improvements"
ct pages create --title "API Design Doc"
ct projects list --tree
ct plan generate
Learn more on the documentation page.

Ready for terminal-first workflows?

Install the CLI, connect your API key, and automate your second brain.