generated: '2026-07-21'
method: searched
source: https://docs.spectrocloud.com/automation/palette-cli/
name: palette
description: The Palette CLI interacts with Palette and manages resources; suited for
  CI/CD pipelines and automation where Terraform or direct API calls are not ideal. It
  uses AES encryption (passphrase-protected) to secure sensitive data such as API keys.
install:
  docs: https://docs.spectrocloud.com/automation/palette-cli/install-palette-cli/
  downloads: https://docs.spectrocloud.com/downloads/
  methods:
  - Download the binary from the Palette Downloads page.
commands:
- name: login
  purpose: Login to Palette.
- name: project
  purpose: Manage Palette projects.
- name: ec
  purpose: Palette Enterprise Cluster installation and pre-validation.
- name: pcg
  purpose: Private Cloud Gateway installation and pre-validation.
- name: pde
  purpose: Palette Developer Experience (virtual clusters / dev workflows).
- name: vmo
  purpose: Migrate, import and deploy VMs to Palette VMO.
- name: content
  purpose: Create and manage content bundles.
- name: import
  purpose: Import clusters into Palette.
- name: fips-validate
  purpose: Validate the FIPS compliance of your Kubernetes clusters.
- name: docs
  purpose: Start the Palette documentation site locally for offline use.
- name: completion
  purpose: Generate the shell autocompletion script.
- name: help
  purpose: Help with any command.
commands_docs: https://docs.spectrocloud.com/automation/palette-cli/commands/