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render-cli
GitHub提供 Render CLI 的安装、认证及命令参考，支持服务部署、日志查看、数据库连接、SSH 访问及 Blueprint 验证。涵盖交互式开发与非交互 CI/CD 场景，助力自动化运维与脚本编写。
Trigger Scenarios
render CLI
render login
render deploys
render logs
render ssh
render psql
render blueprints validate
render skills
RENDER_API_KEY
non-interactive
CI/CD deploy
Install
npx skills add fanfan-de/anybox --skill render-cli -g -y
SKILL.md
Frontmatter
{
"name": "render-cli",
"license": "MIT",
"metadata": {
"author": "Render",
"version": "1.0.0",
"category": "operations"
},
"description": "Installs and uses the Render CLI for deploys, logs, SSH, psql, Blueprint validation, and automation. Use when the user needs to run Render CLI commands, script deploys in CI\/CD, authenticate with an API key, query services non-interactively, or troubleshoot CLI auth issues. Trigger terms: render CLI, render login, render deploys, render logs, render ssh, render psql, render blueprints validate, render skills, RENDER_API_KEY, non-interactive, CI\/CD deploy.",
"compatibility": "Render CLI v2.7.0+ (Homebrew, Linux\/macOS, direct download)"
}
Render CLI
The Render CLI manages services, databases, and deployments from the terminal. Supports interactive use, non-interactive scripting, and CI/CD automation.
When to Use
- Deploying a service from the terminal or CI/CD
- Tailing logs in real time
- Opening psql to a Render Postgres database
- SSHing into a running service or launching an ephemeral shell
- Validating a
render.yamlBlueprint - Scripting Render operations in CI/CD pipelines
- Installing agent skills for AI coding tools
Installation
| Method | Command |
|---|---|
| Homebrew | brew update && brew install render |
| Linux/macOS | curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/render-oss/cli/refs/heads/main/bin/install.sh | sh |
| Direct download | GitHub releases |
| Build from source | git clone git@github.com:render-oss/cli.git && cd cli && go build -o render |
After install, run render with no arguments to confirm.
Authentication
Interactive (local dev)
render login
Opens the browser to generate a CLI token. Token is saved to ~/.render/cli.yaml. Tokens expire periodically—re-run render login when prompted.
Non-interactive (CI/CD)
export RENDER_API_KEY=rnd_...
API keys do not expire. Generate one from Account Settings > API Keys in the Dashboard. The API key takes precedence over CLI tokens when set.
Set the active workspace:
render workspace set
Command Reference
Core commands
| Command | Purpose | Key flags |
|---|---|---|
render login |
Authenticate via browser | — |
render workspace set |
Set active workspace | — |
render services |
List all services and datastores | -o json for scripting |
render deploys create [SVC] |
Trigger a deploy | --wait, --commit SHA, --image URL |
render deploys list [SVC] |
List deploys for a service | -o json |
render logs -r [SVC] |
View logs | --tail for streaming |
render psql [DB] |
Open psql session | -c "SQL", -o json, -- --csv |
render ssh [SVC] |
SSH into running instance | --ephemeral / -e for isolated shell |
render blueprints validate |
Validate render.yaml |
Defaults to ./render.yaml |
render skills [install|update|list] |
Manage agent skills | — |
render workspaces |
List workspaces | -o json |
Non-interactive mode
For CI/CD and scripts, always set:
| Flag | Purpose |
|---|---|
-o json (or yaml, text) |
Machine-readable output |
--confirm |
Skip confirmation prompts |
Output format precedence: --output flag > RENDER_OUTPUT env var > auto-detect (TTY → interactive, pipe → text).
export RENDER_OUTPUT=json
render services --confirm
Deploy patterns
# Deploy and wait for completion (exits non-zero on failure)
render deploys create srv-xxx --wait --confirm -o json
# Deploy a specific commit
render deploys create srv-xxx --commit abc123 --wait --confirm
# Deploy a specific Docker image
render deploys create srv-xxx --image ghcr.io/org/app:v1.2.3 --wait --confirm
Database queries
# Single query, JSON output
render psql db-xxx -c "SELECT NOW();" -o json
# CSV output via psql passthrough
render psql db-xxx -c "SELECT id, email FROM users;" -o text -- --csv
CI/CD Example (GitHub Actions)
name: Deploy to Render
on:
push:
branches: [main]
jobs:
deploy:
runs-on: ubuntu-latest
steps:
- name: Install Render CLI
run: |
curl -L https://github.com/render-oss/cli/releases/download/v1.1.0/cli_1.1.0_linux_amd64.zip -o render.zip
unzip render.zip
sudo mv cli_v1.1.0 /usr/local/bin/render
- name: Deploy
env:
RENDER_API_KEY: ${{ secrets.RENDER_API_KEY }}
run: render deploys create ${{ secrets.RENDER_SERVICE_ID }} --wait --confirm -o json
Pin to a specific CLI version in CI to avoid breaking changes.
Local Config
Config file: ~/.render/cli.yaml
Override with RENDER_CLI_CONFIG_PATH env var.
Common Mistakes
| Mistake | Fix |
|---|---|
| Token expired | Re-run render login |
| Wrong workspace | Run render workspace set to switch |
Missing --confirm in CI |
Add --confirm to skip interactive prompts |
Using --output interactive in CI |
Use -o json or -o text in non-TTY environments |
Deploying without --wait in CI |
Add --wait so the job fails on deploy failure |
References
| Document | Contents |
|---|---|
references/command-cheatsheet.md |
Full command list with flags, output examples, and scripting patterns |
Related Skills
- render-deploy — End-to-end deploy flows, MCP operations, Dashboard deeplinks
- render-blueprints —
render.yamlauthoring and validation - render-postgres — Database connections,
render psqlusage - render-debug — Using
render logsandrender sshfor troubleshooting
Version History
- 08dc189 Current 2026-07-05 19:05
