Install the Datatape CLI to manage agents, tools, and MCP connections from your terminal.

CLI installation

The Datatape CLI (dt) lets you manage agents, call tools, and configure MCP connections from your terminal.

Install via npm

npm install -g @datatape/cli

Or with your preferred package manager:

# yarn
yarn global add @datatape/cli

# pnpm
pnpm add -g @datatape/cli

dt --version

You should see output like:

dt/0.1.0

dt login

This opens your browser to complete the OAuth flow. Once you authorize, the CLI stores a session token locally.

browser OAuth consent screen during dt

For environments without a browser, use an agent API key:

dt login --api-key dt_live_a1b2c3...

Or set it as an environment variable:

export DATATAPE_API_KEY=dt_live_a1b2c3...

When DATATAPE_API_KEY is set, the CLI uses it automatically without requiring dt login.

Use an agent API key for CLI authentication. Each agent key is scoped to the tools assigned to that agent.

After logging in, verify your session:

dt whoami

Signed in as rachid@example.com
Organization: Acme Corp (admin)

terminal showing dt whoami output

npm uninstall -g @datatape/cli

Problem	Solution
`command not found: dt`	Ensure your global npm bin directory is in your `PATH`
`dt login` hangs	Check that port 9876 (callback server) is not blocked
`Unauthorized` errors	Run `dt login` again or check your API key
Wrong organization	Run `dt login` to re-authenticate and select the correct org