1Password CLI

The command‑line interface extends 1Password functionality into terminal sessions, allowing developers to sign in with a fingerprint and retrieve secrets without exposing them in plaintext. It supports creating, reading, and managing items such as API keys, as well as provisioning team members, vault permissions, and group settings directly from scripts.

Typical use cases include injecting secrets into code via secret references, loading environment variables from 1Password Environments, and automating administrative tasks like bulk item creation or user onboarding. The CLI can also serve as a biometric authenticator for other command‑line tools through shell plugins, and it integrates with CI/CD pipelines, Connect Server, and service accounts for secure, automated access.

Documentation provides quick‑start guides, reference material, and examples for combining the CLI with editors, third‑party tools, and custom plugins, enabling developers to manage credentials and configuration data entirely from the command line.