generated: '2026-07-21'
method: searched
source: https://sailsjs.com/documentation/reference/command-line-interface
name: sails
description: The Sails command-line tool, bundled with the `sails` npm package, for scaffolding, running, and debugging Sails apps.
install:
  - method: npm
    command: npm install sails -g
binary: sails
commands:
  - command: sails new
    description: Create a new Sails project with the initial app structure and files.
  - command: sails lift
    description: Start (lift) the Sails application server.
  - command: sails console
    description: Launch an interactive Node.js console with the Sails app loaded.
  - command: sails generate
    description: Generate scaffolding for models, controllers, actions, and other components.
  - command: sails debug
    description: Start the application in debug mode for troubleshooting.
  - command: sails inspect
    description: Run the application with Node's inspector for advanced debugging.
  - command: sails --version
    description: Display the installed version of Sails.