# Hookdeck CLI

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Using the Hookdeck CLI, you can forward your events (e.g. webhooks) to your local web server with unlimited **free** and **permanent** event URLs. Your event history is preserved between sessions and can be viewed, replayed, or used for testing by you and your teammates.

Hookdeck CLI is compatible with most of Hookdeck's features, such as filtering and fan-out delivery. You can use Hookdeck CLI to develop or test your event (e.g. webhook) integration code locally.

You can also manage Hookdeck Event Gateway resources—sources, destinations, connections, events, transformations—from the CLI. For AI and agent workflows, the Event Gateway MCP server (`hookdeck gateway mcp`) exposes these capabilities as tools in MCP-compatible clients (e.g. Cursor, Claude).

Although it uses a different approach and philosophy, it's a replacement for ngrok and alternative HTTP tunnel solutions.

Hookdeck for development is completely free, and we monetize the platform with our production offering.

For a complete reference of all commands and flags, see [REFERENCE.md](REFERENCE.md).

## Table of contents

- [Installation](#installation)
  - [NPM](#npm)
  - [macOS](#macos)
  - [Windows](#windows)
  - [Linux Or without package managers](#linux-or-without-package-managers)
  - [Docker](#docker)
- [Usage](#usage)
- [Commands](#commands)
  - [Login](#login)
  - [Listen](#listen)
  - [Logout](#logout)
  - [Skip SSL validation](#skip-ssl-validation)
  - [Disable health checks](#disable-health-checks)
  - [Version](#version)
  - [Completion](#completion)
  - [Running in CI](#running-in-ci)
  - [Event Gateway](#event-gateway)
  - [Event Gateway MCP](#event-gateway-mcp)
  - [Manage connections](#manage-connections)
  - [Transformations](#transformations)
  - [Requests, events, and attempts](#requests-events-and-attempts)
  - [Manage active project](#manage-active-project)
  - [Telemetry](#telemetry)
- [Configuration files](#configuration-files)
- [Global Flags](#global-flags)
- [Troubleshooting](#troubleshooting)
- [Developing](#developing)
- [Testing](#testing)
- [Releasing](#releasing)
- [Repository Setup](#repository-setup)
- [License](#license)

**Quick links:** [Local development (Listen)](#listen) · [Resource management (CLI)](#event-gateway) / [Manage connections](#manage-connections) · [AI / agent integration (Event Gateway MCP)](#event-gateway-mcp)

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## Installation

Hookdeck CLI is available for macOS, Windows, and Linux for distros like Ubuntu, Debian, RedHat, and CentOS.

### NPM

Hookdeck CLI is distributed as an NPM package:

```sh
npm install hookdeck-cli -g
```

To install a beta (pre-release) version:

```sh
npm install hookdeck-cli@beta -g
```

### macOS

Hookdeck CLI is available on macOS via [Homebrew](https://brew.sh/) in [homebrew-core](https://github.com/Homebrew/homebrew-core/blob/HEAD/Formula/h/hookdeck.rb):

```sh
brew install hookdeck
```

New stable versions are picked up automatically by Homebrew's autobump after each release — `brew upgrade` will pull them in.

To install a beta (pre-release) version from our tap:

```sh
brew install hookdeck/hookdeck/hookdeck-beta
```

> [!NOTE]
> When [`HOMEBREW_REQUIRE_TAP_TRUST`](https://docs.brew.sh/Taps) becomes the default in Homebrew 5.2.0 / 6.0.0, installing the beta formula from a third-party tap will require an explicit trust step:
> ```sh
> brew trust --formula hookdeck/hookdeck/hookdeck-beta
> ```
> The stable `hookdeck` formula lives in homebrew-core and is not affected.

### Windows

Hookdeck CLI is available on Windows via the [Scoop](https://scoop.sh/) package manager:

```sh
scoop bucket add hookdeck https://github.com/hookdeck/scoop-hookdeck-cli.git
scoop install hookdeck
```

To install a beta (pre-release) version:

```sh
scoop install hookdeck-beta
```

### Linux Or without package managers

To install the Hookdeck CLI on Linux without a package manager:

1. Download the latest linux tar.gz file from https://github.com/hookdeck/hookdeck-cli/releases/latest
2. Unzip the file: tar -xvf hookdeck_X.X.X_linux_amd64.tar.gz
3. Run the executable: ./hookdeck

For beta (pre-release) versions, download the `.deb` or `.rpm` packages from the [GitHub releases page](https://github.com/hookdeck/hookdeck-cli/releases) (look for releases marked as "Pre-release").

### Docker

The CLI is also available as a Docker image: [`hookdeck/hookdeck-cli`](https://hub.docker.com/r/hookdeck/hookdeck-cli).

```sh
docker run --rm -it hookdeck/hookdeck-cli version
hookdeck version x.y.z (beta)
```

To use a specific version (including beta releases), specify the version tag:

```sh
docker run --rm -it hookdeck/hookdeck-cli:v1.2.3-beta.1 version
```

Note: Beta releases do not update the `latest` tag. Only stable releases update `latest`.

If you want to login to your Hookdeck account with the CLI and persist
credentials, you can bind mount the `~/.config/hookdeck` directory:

```sh
docker run --rm -it -v $HOME/.config/hookdeck:/root/.config/hookdeck hookdeck/hookdeck-cli login
```

Then you can listen on any of your sources. Don't forget to use
`host.docker.internal` to reach a port on your host machine, otherwise
that port will not be accessible from `localhost` inside the container.

```sh
docker run --rm -it -v $HOME/.config/hookdeck:/root/.config/hookdeck hookdeck/hookdeck-cli listen http://host.docker.internal:1234
```

## Usage

Installing the CLI provides access to the `hookdeck` command.

```sh
hookdeck [command]

# Run `--help` for detailed information about CLI commands
hookdeck [command] help
```

## Commands

### Login

Login with your Hookdeck account. This will typically open a browser window for authentication.

```sh
hookdeck login
```

If you are in an environment without a browser (e.g., a TTY-only terminal), you can use the `--interactive` (or `-i`) flag to log in by pasting your API key:

```sh
hookdeck login --interactive
```

> Login is optional, if you do not login a temporary guest account will be created for you when you run other commands.

### Listen

Start a session to forward your events to an HTTP server.

```sh
hookdeck listen <port-or-URL> <source-alias?> <connection-query?> [flags]

Flags:
  --path string             Sets the path to which events are forwarded (e.g., /webhooks or /api/stripe)
  --output string           Output mode: interactive (full UI), compact (simple logs), quiet (only fatal errors) (default "interactive")
  --max-connections int     Maximum concurrent connections to local endpoint (default: 50, increase for high-volume testing)
  --filter-body string      Filter events by request body using Hookdeck filter syntax (JSON)
  --filter-headers string   Filter events by request headers using Hookdeck filter syntax (JSON)
  --filter-query string     Filter events by query parameters using Hookdeck filter syntax (JSON)
  --filter-path string      Filter events by request path using Hookdeck filter syntax (JSON)
```

Hookdeck works by routing events received for a given `source` (i.e., Shopify, Github, etc.) to its defined `destination` by connecting them with a `connection` to a `destination`. The CLI allows you to receive events for any given connection and forward them to your localhost at the specified port or any valid URL.

Each `source` is assigned an Event URL, which you can use to receive events. When starting with a fresh account, the CLI will prompt you to create your first source. Each CLI process can listen to one source at a time.

> The `port-or-URL` param is mandatory, events will be forwarded to http://localhost:$PORT/$DESTINATION_PATH when inputing a valid port or your provided URL.

#### Interactive Mode

The default interactive mode uses a full-screen TUI (Terminal User Interface) with an alternative screen buffer, meaning your terminal history is preserved when you exit. The interface includes:

- **Connection Header**: Shows your sources, webhook URLs, and connection routing
  - Auto-collapses when the first event arrives to save space
  - Toggle with `i` to expand/collapse connection details
- **Event List**: Scrollable history of all received events (up to 1000 events)
  - Auto-scrolls to show latest events as they arrive
  - Manual navigation pauses auto-scrolling
- **Status Bar**: Shows event details and available keyboard shortcuts
- **Event Details View**: Full request/response inspection with headers and body

#### Interactive Keyboard Shortcuts

While in interactive mode, you can use the following keyboard shortcuts:

- `↑` / `↓` or `k` / `j` - Navigate between events (select different events)
- `i` - Toggle connection information (expand/collapse connection details)
- `r` - Retry the selected event
- `o` - Open the selected event in the Hookdeck dashboard
- `d` - Show detailed request/response information for the selected event (press `d` or `ESC` to close)
  - When details view is open: `↑` / `↓` scroll through content, `PgUp` / `PgDown` for page navigation
- `q` - Quit the application (terminal state is restored)
- `Ctrl+C` - Also quits the application

The selected event is indicated by a `>` character at the beginning of the line. All actions (retry, open, details) work on the currently selected event, not just the latest one. These shortcuts are displayed in the status bar at the bottom of the screen.

#### Listen to all your connections for a given source

The second param, `source-alias` is used to select a specific source to listen on. By default, the CLI will start listening on all eligible connections for that source.

```sh
$ hookdeck listen 3000 shopify

●── HOOKDECK CLI ──●

Listening on 1 source • 2 connections • [i] Collapse

Shopify Source
│  Requests to → https://events.hookdeck.com/e/src_DAjaFWyyZXsFdZrTOKpuHnOH
├─ Forwards to → http://localhost:3000/webhooks/shopify/inventory (Inventory Service)
└─ Forwards to → http://localhost:3000/webhooks/shopify/orders (Orders Service)

💡 Open dashboard to inspect, retry & bookmark events: https://dashboard.hookdeck.com/events/cli?team_id=...

Events • [↑↓] Navigate ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────

2025-10-12 14:32:15 [200] POST http://localhost:3000/webhooks/shopify/orders (23ms) → https://dashboard.hookdeck.com/events/evt_...
> 2025-10-12 14:32:18 [200] POST http://localhost:3000/webhooks/shopify/inventory (45ms) → https://dashboard.hookdeck.com/events/evt_...

───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
> ✓ Last event succeeded with status 200 | [r] Retry • [o] Open in dashboard • [d] Show data
```

#### Listen to multiple sources

`source-alias` can be a comma-separated list of source names (for example, `stripe,shopify,twilio`) or `'*'` (with quotes) to listen to all sources.

```sh
$ hookdeck listen 3000 '*'

●── HOOKDECK CLI ──●

Listening on 3 sources • 3 connections • [i] Collapse

stripe
│  Requests to → https://events.hookdeck.com/e/src_DAjaFWyyZXsFdZrTOKpuHn01
└─ Forwards to → http://localhost:3000/webhooks/stripe (cli-stripe)

shopify
│  Requests to → https://events.hookdeck.com/e/src_DAjaFWyyZXsFdZrTOKpuHn02
└─ Forwards to → http://localhost:3000/webhooks/shopify (cli-shopify)

twilio
│  Requests to → https://events.hookdeck.com/e/src_DAjaFWyyZXsFdZrTOKpuHn03
└─ Forwards to → http://localhost:3000/webhooks/twilio (cli-twilio)

💡 Open dashboard to inspect, retry & bookmark events: https://dashboard.hookdeck.com/events/cli?team_id=...

Events • [↑↓] Navigate ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────

2025-10-12 14:35:21 [200] POST http://localhost:3000/webhooks/stripe (12ms) → https://dashboard.hookdeck.com/events/evt_...
2025-10-12 14:35:44 [200] POST http://localhost:3000/webhooks/shopify (31ms) → https://dashboard.hookdeck.com/events/evt_...
> 2025-10-12 14:35:52 [200] POST http://localhost:3000/webhooks/twilio (18ms) → https://dashboard.hookdeck.com/events/evt_...

───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
> ✓ Last event succeeded with status 200 | [r] Retry • [o] Open in dashboard • [d] Show data
```

#### Listen to a subset of connections

The 3rd param, `connection-query` specifies which connection with a CLI destination to adopt for listening. By default, the first connection with a CLI destination type will be used. If a connection with the specified name doesn't exist, a new connection will be created with the passed value. The connection query is checked against the `connection` name, `alias`, and the `path` values.

```sh
$ hookdeck listen 3000 shopify orders

●── HOOKDECK CLI ──●

Listening on 1 source • 1 connection • [i] Collapse

Shopify Source
│  Requests to → https://events.hookdeck.com/e/src_DAjaFWyyZXsFdZrTOKpuHnOH
└─ Forwards to → http://localhost:3000/webhooks/shopify/orders (Orders Service)

💡 Open dashboard to inspect, retry & bookmark events: https://dashboard.hookdeck.com/events/cli?team_id=...

Events • [↑↓] Navigate ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────

> 2025-10-12 14:38:09 [200] POST http://localhost:3000/webhooks/shopify/orders (27ms) → https://dashboard.hookdeck.com/events/evt_...

───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
> ✓ Last event succeeded with status 200 | [r] Retry • [o] Open in dashboard • [d] Show data
```

#### Changing the path events are forwarded to

The `--path` flag sets the path to which events are forwarded.

```sh
$ hookdeck listen 3000 shopify orders --path /events/shopify/orders

●── HOOKDECK CLI ──●

Listening on 1 source • 1 connection • [i] Collapse

Shopify Source
│  Requests to → https://events.hookdeck.com/e/src_DAjaFWyyZXsFdZrTOKpuHnOH
└─ Forwards to → http://localhost:3000/events/shopify/orders (Orders Service)

💡 Open dashboard to inspect, retry & bookmark events: https://dashboard.hookdeck.com/events/cli?team_id=...

Events • [↑↓] Navigate ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────

> 2025-10-12 14:40:23 [200] POST http://localhost:3000/events/shopify/orders (19ms) → https://dashboard.hookdeck.com/events/evt_...

───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
> ✓ Last event succeeded with status 200 | [r] Retry • [o] Open in dashboard • [d] Show data
```

#### Controlling output verbosity

The `--output` flag controls how events are displayed. This is useful for reducing resource usage in high-throughput scenarios or when running in the background.

**Available modes:**

- `interactive` (default) - Full-screen TUI with alternative screen buffer, event history, navigation, and keyboard shortcuts. Your terminal history is preserved and restored when you exit.
- `compact` - Simple one-line logs for all events without interactive features. Events are appended to your terminal history.
- `quiet` - Only displays fatal connection errors (network failures, timeouts), not HTTP errors

All modes display connection information at startup and a connection status message.

**Examples:**

```sh
# Default - full interactive UI with keyboard shortcuts
$ hookdeck listen 3000 shopify

# Simple logging mode - prints all events as one-line logs
$ hookdeck listen 3000 shopify --output compact

# Quiet mode - only shows fatal connection errors
$ hookdeck listen 3000 shopify --output quiet
```

**Compact mode output:**

```
Listening on
shopify
└─ Forwards to → http://localhost:3000

Connected. Waiting for events...

2025-10-08 15:56:53 [200] POST http://localhost:3000 (45ms) → https://...
2025-10-08 15:56:54 [422] POST http://localhost:3000 (12ms) → https://...
```

**Quiet mode output:**

```
Listening on
shopify
└─ Forwards to → http://localhost:3000

Connected. Waiting for events...

2025-10-08 15:56:53 [ERROR] Failed to POST: connection refused
```

> Note: In `quiet` mode, only fatal errors are shown (connection failures, network unreachable, timeouts). HTTP error responses (4xx, 5xx) are not displayed as they are valid HTTP responses.

#### Filtering events

The CLI supports filtering events using Hookdeck's filter syntax. Filters allow you to receive only events that match specific conditions, reducing noise and focusing on the events you care about during development.

**Filter flags:**

- `--filter-body` - Filter events by request body content (JSON)
- `--filter-headers` - Filter events by request headers (JSON)
- `--filter-query` - Filter events by query parameters (JSON)
- `--filter-path` - Filter events by request path (JSON)

All filter flags accept JSON using [Hookdeck's filter syntax](https://hookdeck.com/docs/filters). You can use exact matches or operators like `$exist`, `$gte`, `$lte`, `$in`, etc.

**Examples:**

```sh
# Filter events by body content (only events with matching data)
hookdeck listen 3000 github --filter-body '{"action": "opened"}'

# Filter events with multiple conditions
hookdeck listen 3000 stripe --filter-body '{"type": "charge.succeeded"}' --filter-headers '{"x-stripe-signature": {"$exist": true}}'

# Filter using operators
hookdeck listen 3000 api --filter-body '{"amount": {"$gte": 100}}'
```

When filters are active, the CLI will display a warning message indicating which filters are applied. Only events matching all specified filter conditions will be forwarded to your local server.

#### Viewing and interacting with your events

Event logs for your CLI can be found at [https://dashboard.hookdeck.com/cli/events](https://dashboard.hookdeck.com/cli/events?ref=github-hookdeck-cli). Events can be replayed or saved at any time.

### Logout

Logout of your Hookdeck account and clear your stored credentials.

```sh
hookdeck logout
```

### Skip SSL validation

When forwarding events to an HTTPS URL as the first argument to `hookdeck listen` (e.g., `https://localhost:1234/webhook`), you might encounter SSL validation errors if the destination is using a self-signed certificate.

For local development scenarios, you can instruct the `listen` command to bypass this SSL certificate validation by using its `--insecure` flag. You must provide the full HTTPS URL. This flag also applies to the periodic server health checks that the CLI performs.

**This is dangerous and should only be used in trusted local development environments for destinations you control.**

Example of skipping SSL validation for an HTTPS destination:

```sh
hookdeck listen --insecure https://<your-ssl-url-or-url:port>/ <source-alias?> <connection-query?>
```

### Disable health checks

The CLI periodically checks if your local server is reachable and displays warnings if the connection fails. If these health checks cause issues in your environment, you can disable them with the `--no-healthcheck` flag:

```sh
hookdeck listen --no-healthcheck 3000 <source-alias?>
```

### Version

Print your CLI version and whether or not a new version is available.

```sh
hookdeck version
```

### Completion

Generate a shell completion script for the Hookdeck CLI. When installed via Homebrew or Scoop, completions are configured automatically.

To enable completions for the current shell session:

```sh
# bash
source <(hookdeck completion --shell bash)

# zsh
source <(hookdeck completion --shell zsh)
```

To install completions permanently, redirect the output to your shell's completion directory. See `hookdeck completion --help` for examples.

### Running in CI

If you want to use Hookdeck in CI for tests or any other purposes, you can use your HOOKDECK_API_KEY to authenticate and start forwarding events.

```sh
$ hookdeck ci --api-key $HOOKDECK_API_KEY
Done! The Hookdeck CLI is configured in project MyProject

$ hookdeck listen 3000 shopify orders

●── HOOKDECK CLI ──●

Listening on 1 source • 1 connection • [i] Collapse

Shopify Source
│  Requests to → https://events.hookdeck.com/e/src_DAjaFWyyZXsFdZrTOKpuHnOH
└─ Forwards to → http://localhost:3000/webhooks/shopify/orders (Orders Service)

💡 Open dashboard to inspect, retry & bookmark events: https://dashboard.hookdeck.com/events/cli?team_id=...

Events • [↑↓] Navigate ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────

> 2025-10-12 14:42:55 [200] POST http://localhost:3000/webhooks/shopify/orders (34ms) → https://dashboard.hookdeck.com/events/evt_...

───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
> ✓ Last event succeeded with status 200 | [r] Retry • [o] Open in dashboard • [d] Show data
```

### Event Gateway

The `hookdeck gateway` command provides full access to Hookdeck Event Gateway resources. Use these subcommands to manage infrastructure and inspect events:

| Command group | Description |
|---------------|-------------|
| `hookdeck gateway connection` | Create and manage connections between sources and destinations |
| `hookdeck gateway source` | Manage inbound webhook sources |
| `hookdeck gateway destination` | Manage destinations (HTTP endpoints, CLI, etc.) |
| `hookdeck gateway event` | List, get, retry, cancel, or mute events (processed deliveries) |
| `hookdeck gateway request` | List, get, and retry requests (raw inbound webhooks) |
| `hookdeck gateway attempt` | List and get delivery attempts |
| `hookdeck gateway transformation` | Create and manage JavaScript transformations |

**Examples:**

```sh
# List sources and destinations
hookdeck gateway source list
hookdeck gateway destination list

# List events (processed deliveries) and requests (raw inbound webhooks)
hookdeck gateway event list --status FAILED
hookdeck gateway request list --source-id src_abc123

# List attempts for an event
hookdeck gateway attempt list --event-id evt_abc123

# Create a transformation and test-run it
hookdeck gateway transformation create --name my-transform --code "addHandler(\"transform\", (request, context) => { return request; });"
hookdeck gateway transformation run --code "addHandler(\"transform\", (request, context) => { return request; });" --request '{"headers":{}}'
```

For complete command and flag reference, see [REFERENCE.md](REFERENCE.md).

### Event Gateway MCP

The CLI includes an [MCP](https://modelcontextprotocol.io/) (Model Context Protocol) server for investigating event traffic in production. It exposes read-only tools that let AI agents query your Hookdeck Event Gateway — inspect connections, trace requests through events and delivery attempts, review issues, and pull aggregate metrics.

**Configure your MCP client** (Cursor, Claude Desktop, or any MCP-compatible host):

Cursor (`~/.cursor/mcp.json`):

```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "hookdeck": {
      "command": "hookdeck",
      "args": ["gateway", "mcp"]
    }
  }
}
```

Claude Desktop (`claude_desktop_config.json`):

```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "hookdeck": {
      "command": "hookdeck",
      "args": ["gateway", "mcp"]
    }
  }
}
```

The client starts `hookdeck gateway mcp` as a stdio subprocess. If you haven't authenticated yet, the `hookdeck_login` tool is available to log in via the browser.

#### Available tools

| Tool | Description |
|------|-------------|
| `hookdeck_projects` | List projects or switch the active project for this session |
| `hookdeck_connections` | Inspect connections and control delivery flow (list, get, pause, unpause) |
| `hookdeck_sources` | Inspect inbound sources (HTTP endpoints that receive events) |
| `hookdeck_destinations` | Inspect delivery destinations (HTTP endpoints where events are sent) |
| `hookdeck_transformations` | Inspect JavaScript transformations applied to event payloads |
| `hookdeck_requests` | Query inbound requests — list, get details, raw body, linked events |
| `hookdeck_events` | Query processed events — list, get details, raw payload body |
| `hookdeck_attempts` | Query delivery attempts — retry history, response codes, errors |
| `hookdeck_issues` | Inspect aggregated failure signals (delivery failures, transform errors, backpressure) |
| `hookdeck_metrics` | Query aggregate metrics — counts, failure rates, queue depth over time |
| `hookdeck_help` | Discover available tools and their actions |

#### Example prompts

Once the MCP server is configured, you can ask your agent questions like:

```
"Are any of my events failing right now?"
→ Agent uses hookdeck_issues to list open issues, then hookdeck_events to inspect recent failures.

"Show me the last 10 events for my Stripe source and check if any failed."
→ Agent uses hookdeck_sources to find the Stripe source, then hookdeck_events filtered by source and status.

"What's the error rate for my API destination over the last 24 hours?"
→ Agent uses hookdeck_metrics with measures like failed_count and count, grouped by destination.

"Trace request req_abc123 — what events did it produce, and did they all deliver successfully?"
→ Agent uses hookdeck_requests to get the request, then the events action to list generated events.

"Why is my checkout endpoint returning 500s? Show me the latest attempt details."
→ Agent uses hookdeck_events filtered by status FAILED, then hookdeck_attempts to inspect delivery details.

"Pause the connection between Stripe and my staging endpoint while I debug."
→ Agent uses hookdeck_connections to find and pause the connection.

"Compare failure rates across all my destinations this week."
→ Agent uses hookdeck_metrics with dimensions set to destination_id and measures like error_rate.
```

### Manage connections

Create and manage webhook connections between sources and destinations with inline resource creation, authentication, processing rules, and lifecycle management. Use `hookdeck gateway connection` (or the backward-compatible alias `hookdeck connection`). For detailed examples with authentication, filters, retry rules, and rate limiting, see the complete [connection management](#manage-connections) section below.

```sh
hookdeck gateway connection [command]

# Available commands
hookdeck gateway connection list      # List all connections
hookdeck gateway connection get       # Get connection details
hookdeck gateway connection create    # Create a new connection
hookdeck gateway connection upsert    # Create or update a connection (idempotent)
hookdeck gateway connection update    # Update a connection
hookdeck gateway connection delete    # Delete a connection
hookdeck gateway connection enable    # Enable a connection
hookdeck gateway connection disable   # Disable a connection
hookdeck gateway connection pause     # Pause a connection
hookdeck gateway connection unpause   # Unpause a connection
```

#### Sources and destinations

You can manage sources and destinations independently, not only inline when creating connections. Create reusable sources (e.g. Stripe, GitHub) and destinations (HTTP endpoints) that multiple connections can reference.

```sh
# List and inspect sources and destinations
hookdeck gateway source list
hookdeck gateway source get src_abc123

hookdeck gateway destination list
hookdeck gateway destination get dst_abc123

# Create a standalone destination
hookdeck gateway destination create --name "my-api" --type HTTP --url "https://api.example.com/webhooks"
```

See [Sources](REFERENCE.md#sources) and [Destinations](REFERENCE.md#destinations) in REFERENCE.md.

### Transformations

Transformations are JavaScript modules that modify requests before delivery. They are attached to connections and can add headers, transform the body, or filter events. Create, test, and manage transformations with `hookdeck gateway transformation`:

```sh
# Create a transformation
hookdeck gateway transformation create --name my-transform --code "addHandler(\"transform\", (request, context) => { return request; });"

# Test run transformation code (see transformed output)
hookdeck gateway transformation run --code "addHandler(\"transform\", (request, context) => { return request; });" --request '{"headers":{}}'

# List and use with connections (--transformation-name when creating connections)
hookdeck gateway transformation list
```

See [Transformations](REFERENCE.md#transformations) in REFERENCE.md.

### Requests, events, and attempts

Webhooks flow through Hookdeck as **requests** (raw inbound), then **events** (processed, routed), then **attempts** (delivery tries). Use these commands to inspect, filter, and retry:

```sh
# List requests (raw inbound webhooks) and filter by source
hookdeck gateway request list --source-id src_abc123
hookdeck gateway request get req_abc123

# List events (processed deliveries) by status
hookdeck gateway event list --status FAILED
hookdeck gateway event list --status PENDING
hookdeck gateway event get evt_abc123

# Retry a failed event or request
hookdeck gateway event retry evt_abc123
hookdeck gateway request retry req_abc123

# List attempts (individual delivery tries) for an event
hookdeck gateway attempt list --event-id evt_abc123
```

See [Requests](REFERENCE.md#requests), [Events](REFERENCE.md#events), and [Attempts](REFERENCE.md#attempts) in REFERENCE.md.

### Manage active project

If you are a part of multiple projects, you can switch between them using our project management commands.

#### List projects

```sh
# List all projects
$ hookdeck project list
My Org / My Project (current)
My Org / Another Project
Another Org / Yet Another One

# Filter by organization and project name
$ hookdeck project list Org Proj
My Org / My Project (current)
My Org / Another Project
```

#### Select active project

```console
hookdeck project use [<organization_name> [<project_name>]] [--local]

Flags:
  --local    Save project to current directory (.hookdeck/config.toml)
```

**Project Selection Modes:**

- **No arguments**: Interactive prompt to select organization and project
- **One argument**: Filter by organization name (prompts if multiple projects)
- **Two arguments**: Directly select organization and project

```sh
$ hookdeck project use my-org my-project
Successfully set active project to: my-org / my-project
```

#### Configuration scope: Global vs Local

By default, `project use` saves your selection to the **global configuration** (`~/.config/hookdeck/config.toml`). You can pin a specific project to the **current directory** using the `--local` flag.

**Configuration file precedence (only ONE is used):**

The CLI uses exactly one configuration file based on this precedence:

1. **Custom config** (via `--hookdeck-config` flag) - highest priority
2. **Local config** - `${PWD}/.hookdeck/config.toml` (if exists)
3. **Global config** - `~/.config/hookdeck/config.toml` (default)

Unlike Git, Hookdeck **does not merge** multiple config files - only the highest precedence config is used.

**Examples:**

```sh
# No local config exists → saves to global
$ hookdeck project use my-org my-project
Successfully set active project to: my-org / my-project
Saved to: ~/.config/hookdeck/config.toml

# Local config exists → automatically updates local
$ cd ~/repo-with-local-config  # has .hookdeck/config.toml
$ hookdeck project use another-org another-project
Successfully set active project to: another-org / another-project
Updated: .hookdeck/config.toml

# Create new local config
$ cd ~/my-new-repo  # no .hookdeck/ directory
$ hookdeck project use my-org my-project --local
Successfully set active project to: my-org / my-project
Created: .hookdeck/config.toml
⚠️  Security: Add .hookdeck/ to .gitignore (contains credentials)

# Update existing local config with confirmation
$ hookdeck project use another-org another-project --local
Local configuration already exists at: .hookdeck/config.toml
? Overwrite with new project configuration? (y/N) y
Successfully set active project to: another-org / another-project
Updated: .hookdeck/config.toml
```

**Smart default behavior:**

When you run `project use` without `--local`:
- **If `.hookdeck/config.toml` exists**: Updates the local config
- **Otherwise**: Updates the global config

This ensures your directory-specific configuration is preserved when it exists.

**Flag validation:**

```sh
# ✅ Valid
hookdeck project use my-org my-project
hookdeck project use my-org my-project --local

# ❌ Invalid (cannot combine --hookdeck-config with --local)
hookdeck --hookdeck-config custom.toml project use my-org my-project --local
Error: --local and --hookdeck-config flags cannot be used together
  --local creates config at: .hookdeck/config.toml
  --hookdeck-config uses custom path: custom.toml
```

#### Benefits of local project pinning

- **Per-repository configuration**: Each repository can use a different Hookdeck project
- **Team collaboration**: Commit `.hookdeck/config.toml` to private repos (see security note)
- **No context switching**: Automatically uses the right project when you `cd` into a directory
- **CI/CD friendly**: Works seamlessly in automated environments

#### Security: Config files and source control

⚠️ **IMPORTANT**: Configuration files contain your Hookdeck credentials and should be treated as sensitive.

**Credential Types:**

- **CLI Key**: Created when you run `hookdeck login` (interactive authentication)
- **CI Key**: Created in the Hookdeck dashboard for use in CI/CD pipelines
- Both are stored as `api_key` in config files

**Recommended practices:**

- **Private repositories**: You MAY commit `.hookdeck/config.toml` if your repository is guaranteed to remain private and all collaborators should have access to the credentials.

- **Public repositories**: You MUST add `.hookdeck/` to your `.gitignore`:
  ```gitignore
  # Hookdeck CLI configuration (contains credentials)
  .hookdeck/
  ```

- **CI/CD environments**: Use the `HOOKDECK_API_KEY` environment variable:
  ```sh
  # The ci command automatically reads HOOKDECK_API_KEY
  export HOOKDECK_API_KEY="your-ci-key"
  hookdeck ci
  hookdeck listen 3000
  ```

**Checking which config is active:**

```sh
$ hookdeck whoami
Logged in as: user@example.com
Active project: my-org / my-project
Config file: /Users/username/my-repo/.hookdeck/config.toml (local)
```

**Removing local configuration:**

To stop using local configuration and switch back to global:

```sh
$ rm -rf .hookdeck/
# Now CLI uses global config
```

### Manage connections

Connections link sources to destinations and define how events are processed. You can create connections, including source/destination definitions, configure authentication, add processing rules (retry, filter, transform, delay, deduplicate), and manage their lifecycle.

#### Create a connection

Create a new connection between a source and destination. You can create the source and destination inline or reference existing resources:

```sh
# Basic connection with inline source and destination
$ hookdeck gateway connection create \
  --source-name "github-repo" \
  --source-type GITHUB \
  --destination-name "ci-system" \
  --destination-type HTTP \
  --destination-url "https://api.example.com/webhooks"

✔ Connection created successfully
Connection: github-repo-to-ci-system (conn_abc123)
Source: github-repo (src_xyz789)
Source URL: https://hkdk.events/src_xyz789
Destination: ci-system (dst_def456)

# Using existing source and destination
$ hookdeck gateway connection create \
  --source-id src_existing123 \
  --destination-id dst_existing456 \
  --name "new-connection" \
  --description "Connects existing resources"
```

#### Add source authentication

Verify webhooks from providers like Stripe, GitHub, or Shopify by adding source authentication:

```sh
# Stripe webhook signature verification
$ hookdeck gateway connection create \
  --source-name "stripe-prod" \
  --source-type STRIPE \
  --source-webhook-secret "whsec_abc123xyz" \
  --destination-name "payment-api" \
  --destination-type HTTP \
  --destination-url "https://api.example.com/webhooks/stripe"

# GitHub webhook signature verification
$ hookdeck gateway connection create \
  --source-name "github-webhooks" \
  --source-type GITHUB \
  --source-webhook-secret "ghp_secret123" \
  --destination-name "ci-system" \
  --destination-type HTTP \
  --destination-url "https://ci.example.com/webhook"
```

#### Add destination authentication

Secure your destination endpoint with bearer tokens, API keys, or basic authentication:

```sh
# Destination with bearer token
$ hookdeck gateway connection create \
  --source-name "webhook-source" \
  --source-type HTTP \
  --destination-name "secure-api" \
  --destination-type HTTP \
  --destination-url "https://api.example.com/webhooks" \
  --destination-bearer-token "bearer_token_xyz"

# Destination with API key
$ hookdeck gateway connection create \
  --source-name "webhook-source" \
  --source-type HTTP \
  --destination-name "api-endpoint" \
  --destination-type HTTP \
  --destination-url "https://api.example.com/webhooks" \
  --destination-api-key "your_api_key"

# Destination with custom headers
$ hookdeck gateway connection create \
  --source-name "webhook-source" \
  --source-type HTTP \
  --destination-name "custom-api" \
  --destination-type HTTP \
  --destination-url "https://api.example.com/webhooks"
```

#### Configure retry rules

Add automatic retry logic with exponential or linear backoff:

```sh
# Exponential backoff retry strategy
$ hookdeck gateway connection create \
  --source-name "payment-webhooks" \
  --source-type STRIPE \
  --destination-name "payment-api" \
  --destination-type HTTP \
  --destination-url "https://api.example.com/payments" \
  --rule-retry-strategy exponential \
  --rule-retry-count 5 \
  --rule-retry-interval 60000
```

#### Add event filters

Filter events based on request body, headers, path, or query parameters:

```sh
# Filter by event type in body
$ hookdeck gateway connection create \
  --source-name "events" \
  --source-type HTTP \
  --destination-name "processor" \
  --destination-type HTTP \
  --destination-url "https://api.example.com/process" \
  --rule-filter-body '{"event_type":"payment.succeeded"}'

# Combined filtering
$ hookdeck gateway connection create \
  --source-name "shopify-webhooks" \
  --source-type SHOPIFY \
  --destination-name "order-processor" \
  --destination-type HTTP \
  --destination-url "https://api.example.com/orders" \
  --rule-filter-body '{"type":"order"}' \
  --rule-retry-strategy exponential \
  --rule-retry-count 3
```

#### Configure rate limiting

Control the rate of event delivery to your destination:

```sh
# Limit to 100 requests per minute
$ hookdeck gateway connection create \
  --source-name "high-volume-source" \
  --source-type HTTP \
  --destination-name "rate-limited-api" \
  --destination-type HTTP \
  --destination-url "https://api.example.com/endpoint" \
  --destination-rate-limit 100 \
  --destination-rate-limit-period minute
```

#### Upsert connections

Create or update connections idempotently based on connection name - perfect for CI/CD and infrastructure-as-code workflows:

```sh
# Create if doesn't exist, update if it does
$ hookdeck gateway connection upsert my-connection \
  --source-name "stripe-prod" \
  --source-type STRIPE \
  --destination-name "api-prod" \
  --destination-type HTTP \
  --destination-url "https://api.example.com"

# Partial update of existing connection
$ hookdeck gateway connection upsert my-connection \
  --description "Updated description" \
  --rule-retry-count 5

# Preview changes without applying (dry-run)
$ hookdeck gateway connection upsert my-connection \
  --description "New description" \
  --dry-run

-- Dry Run: UPDATE --
Connection 'my-connection' (conn_123) will be updated with the following changes:
- Description: "New description"
```

#### List and filter connections

View all connections with flexible filtering options:

```sh
# List all connections
$ hookdeck gateway connection list

# Filter by source or destination
$ hookdeck gateway connection list --source-id src_abc123
$ hookdeck gateway connection list --destination-id dst_def456

# Filter by name pattern
$ hookdeck gateway connection list --name "production-*"

# Include disabled connections
$ hookdeck gateway connection list --disabled

# Output as JSON
$ hookdeck gateway connection list --output json
```

#### Get connection details

View detailed information about a specific connection:

```sh
# Get by ID
$ hookdeck gateway connection get conn_123abc

# Get by name
$ hookdeck gateway connection get "my-connection"

# Get as JSON
$ hookdeck gateway connection get conn_123abc --output json

# Include destination authentication credentials
$ hookdeck gateway connection get conn_123abc --include-destination-auth --output json
```

#### Connection lifecycle management

Control connection state and event processing behavior:

```sh
# Disable a connection (stops receiving events entirely)
$ hookdeck gateway connection disable conn_123abc

# Enable a disabled connection
$ hookdeck gateway connection enable conn_123abc

# Pause a connection (queues events without forwarding)
$ hookdeck gateway connection pause conn_123abc

# Resume a paused connection
$ hookdeck gateway connection unpause conn_123abc
```

**State differences:**
- **Disabled**: Connection stops receiving events entirely
- **Paused**: Connection queues events but doesn't forward them (useful during maintenance)

#### Delete a connection

Delete a connection permanently:

```sh
# Delete with confirmation prompt
$ hookdeck gateway connection delete conn_123abc

# Delete by name
$ hookdeck gateway connection delete "my-connection"

# Skip confirmation
$ hookdeck gateway connection delete conn_123abc --force
```

For complete flag documentation and all examples, see [REFERENCE.md](REFERENCE.md).

### Telemetry

The Hookdeck CLI collects anonymous telemetry to help improve the tool. You can opt out at any time:

```sh
# Disable telemetry
hookdeck telemetry disabled

# Re-enable telemetry
hookdeck telemetry enabled
```

You can also disable telemetry by setting the `HOOKDECK_CLI_TELEMETRY_DISABLED` environment variable to `1` or `true`.

## Configuration files

The Hookdeck CLI uses configuration files to store the your keys, project settings, profiles, and other configurations.

### Configuration file name and locations

The CLI will look for the configuration file in the following order:

1. The `--hookdeck-config` flag, which allows you to specify a custom configuration file path per command.
2. The `HOOKDECK_CONFIG_FILE` environment variable (path to the config file).
3. The local directory `.hookdeck/config.toml`.
4. The default global configuration file location.

### Default configuration Location

The default configuration location varies by operating system:

- **macOS/Linux**: `~/.config/hookdeck/config.toml`
- **Windows**: `%USERPROFILE%\.config\hookdeck\config.toml`

The CLI follows the [XDG Base Directory Specification](https://specifications.freedesktop.org/basedir-spec/basedir-spec-latest.html) on Unix-like systems, respecting the `XDG_CONFIG_HOME` environment variable if set.

### Configuration File Format

The Hookdeck CLI configuration file is stored in TOML format and typically includes:

```toml
api_key = "api_key_xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx"
project_id = "tm_xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx"
project_mode = "inbound" | "console"
```

### Local Configuration

The Hookdeck CLI also supports local configuration files. If you run the CLI commands in a directory that contains a `.hookdeck/config.toml` file, the CLI will use that file for configuration instead of the global one.

### Using Profiles

The `config.toml` file supports profiles which give you the ability to save different CLI configuration within the same configuration file.

You can create new profiles by either running `hookdeck login` or `hookdeck use` with the `-p` flag and a profile name. For example:

```sh
hookdeck login -p dev
```

If you know the name of your Hookdeck organization and the project you want to use with a profile you can use the following:

```sh
hookdeck project use org_name proj_name -p prod
```

This will results in the following config file that has two profiles:

```toml
profile = "dev"

[dev]
  api_key = "api_key_xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx"
  project_id = "tm_5JxTelcYxOJy"
  project_mode = "inbound"

[prod]
  api_key = "api_key_yyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy"
  project_id = "tm_U9Zod13qtsHp"
  project_mode = "inbound"
```

This allows you to run commands against different projects. For example, to listen to the `webhooks` source in the `dev` profile, run:

```sh
hookdeck listen 3030 webhooks -p dev
```

To listen to the `webhooks` source in the `prod` profile, run:

```sh
hookdeck listen 3030 webhooks -p prod
```

## Global Flags

The following flags can be used with any command:

- `--api-key`: Your API key to use for the command.
- `--color`: Turn on/off color output (on, off, auto).
- `--hookdeck-config`: Path to the CLI configuration file. You can also set the `HOOKDECK_CONFIG_FILE` environment variable to the config file path.
- `--device-name`: A unique name for your device.
- `--insecure`: Allow invalid TLS certificates.
- `--log-level`: Set the logging level (debug, info, warn, error).
- `--profile` or `-p`: Use a specific configuration profile.

There are also some hidden flags that are mainly used for development and debugging:

*   `--api-base`: Sets the API base URL.
*   `--dashboard-base`: Sets the web dashboard base URL.
*   `--console-base`: Sets the web console base URL.
*   `--ws-base`: Sets the Websocket base URL.

## Troubleshooting

### Homebrew: migrating from the third-party tap to homebrew-core

The stable `hookdeck` formula now lives in [homebrew-core](https://github.com/Homebrew/homebrew-core/blob/HEAD/Formula/h/hookdeck.rb). The third-party `hookdeck/hookdeck` tap publishes only the beta formula.

If you installed via the tap, the move is automatic: `brew update && brew upgrade` will pull the next stable version from homebrew-core. No action needed.

If you want to switch immediately:

```sh
brew update
brew upgrade hookdeck
```

### Homebrew: `hookdeck` and `hookdeck-beta` conflict on link

Both formulae install a binary called `hookdeck`, so only one can be linked at a time. Switching between them requires `--overwrite`:

```sh
# Switch from beta to stable
brew link --overwrite hookdeck

# Switch from stable to beta
brew link --overwrite hookdeck-beta
```

### Homebrew: beta install asks for a `brew trust` step

Once [`HOMEBREW_REQUIRE_TAP_TRUST`](https://docs.brew.sh/Taps) becomes the default in Homebrew 5.2.0 / 6.0.0, installing the beta from the third-party tap requires:

```sh
brew trust --formula hookdeck/hookdeck/hookdeck-beta
```

The stable formula lives in homebrew-core and is unaffected.


## Developing

Running from source:

```sh
go run main.go
```

### Generating REFERENCE.md

The [REFERENCE.md](REFERENCE.md) file is generated from Cobra command metadata. After changing commands, flags, or help text, regenerate it in place:

```sh
go run ./tools/generate-reference
```

To validate that REFERENCE.md is up to date (useful in CI):

```sh
go run ./tools/generate-reference --check
```

Build from source by running:

```sh
go build
```

Then run the locally generated `hookdeck-cli` binary:

```sh
./hookdeck-cli
```

### Testing the npm package build

To test the npm package build process locally (including the wrapper script), you can use the automated test script:

```sh
# Run the automated test script (recommended)
./test-scripts/test-npm-build.sh
```

The test script will:
- Build all 6 platform binaries using GoReleaser
- Verify the binaries directory structure
- Test the wrapper script on your current platform
- Verify npm pack includes all required files

**Manual testing (if you prefer step-by-step):**

```sh
# Install GoReleaser (if not already installed)
# Option 1: Using Homebrew (recommended on macOS)
brew install goreleaser

# Option 2: Download binary from GitHub releases
# Visit https://github.com/goreleaser/goreleaser/releases/latest

# Build all platform binaries for npm
goreleaser build -f .goreleaser/npm.yml --snapshot --clean

# Verify binaries directory structure
ls -R binaries/

# Test the wrapper script on your platform
node bin/hookdeck.js --version

# Test npm package creation (dry-run)
npm pack --dry-run
```

This will create the `binaries/` directory with all 6 platform binaries, allowing you to test the wrapper script locally before publishing.

## Testing

### Running Acceptance Tests

The Hookdeck CLI includes comprehensive acceptance tests written in Go. These tests verify end-to-end functionality by executing the CLI and validating outputs.

**Local testing:**

```bash
# Run all acceptance tests
go test ./test/acceptance/... -v

# Run specific test
go test ./test/acceptance/... -v -run TestCLIBasics

# Skip acceptance tests (short mode)
go test ./test/acceptance/... -short
```

**Environment setup:**

For local testing, create a `.env` file in `test/acceptance/`:

```bash
# test/acceptance/.env
HOOKDECK_CLI_TESTING_API_KEY=your_api_key_here
```

**CI/CD:**

In CI environments, set the `HOOKDECK_CLI_TESTING_API_KEY` environment variable directly in your workflow configuration or repository secrets.

For detailed testing documentation and troubleshooting, see [`test/acceptance/README.md`](test/acceptance/README.md).

### Testing npm package and wrapper script

The npm package includes a wrapper script (`bin/hookdeck.js`) that detects the platform and executes the correct binary. 

**Quick test (using automated script):**

```sh
./test-scripts/test-npm-build.sh
```

**Manual testing:**

```sh
# Ensure GoReleaser is installed (see "Testing the npm package build" section above)

# Build all platform binaries
goreleaser build -f .goreleaser/npm.yml --snapshot --clean

# Test wrapper script on current platform
node bin/hookdeck.js version

# Verify wrapper script can find binary
node bin/hookdeck.js --help

# Test npm pack includes all files
npm pack --dry-run | grep -E "(bin/hookdeck.js|binaries/)"
```

**Note:** The wrapper script expects binaries in `binaries/{platform}-{arch}/hookdeck[.exe]`. When building locally, ensure all platforms are built or the wrapper will fail for missing platforms.

### Testing against a local API

When testing against a non-production Hookdeck API, you can use the
`--api-base` and `--ws-base` flags, e.g.:

```sh
./hookdeck-cli --api-base http://localhost:9000 --ws-base ws://localhost:3003 listen 1234
```

Also if running in Docker, the equivalent command would be:

```sh
docker run --rm -it \
    -v $HOME/.config/hookdeck:/root/.config/hookdeck hookdeck/hookdeck-cli \
    --api-base http://host.docker.internal:9000 \
    --ws-base ws://host.docker.internal:3003 \
    listen \
    http://host.docker.internal:1234
```

### Testing the published npm package

To verify that the published npm package installs correctly and has the expected layout (wrapper script and platform binaries), use the local test script. It installs into a controlled directory (no global install) and runs the same checks as the `test-npm-install` CI workflow.

```sh
# Test with @latest (default)
./test-scripts/test-npm-install-local.sh

# Test with a specific version or tag
./test-scripts/test-npm-install-local.sh 1.7.1
./test-scripts/test-npm-install-local.sh @beta
```

Install output is written to `test-scripts/.install-test/` (gitignored).

## Releasing

This section describes the release process for the Hookdeck CLI.

Maintainers using AI assistants: see **[skills/hookdeck-cli-release/](skills/hookdeck-cli-release/)** for the release skill (automation details and release-note workflow).

## Release Process

The release workflow supports tagging from **ANY branch** - it automatically detects which branch contains the tag. This means you can create beta releases directly from feature branches for testing before merging to `main`.

### Stable Release (Preferred Method: GitHub UI)

1. Ensure all tests pass on `main`
2. Go to the [GitHub Releases page](https://github.com/hookdeck/hookdeck-cli/releases)
3. Click "Draft a new release"
4. Create a new tag with a stable version (e.g., `v1.3.0`)
5. Target the `main` branch
6. Generate release notes or write them manually
7. Publish the release

The GitHub Actions workflow will automatically:
- Build binaries for all platforms
- Create a stable GitHub release
- Publish to NPM with the `latest` tag
- Update package managers:
  - Homebrew: stable formula in [homebrew-core](https://github.com/Homebrew/homebrew-core/blob/HEAD/Formula/h/hookdeck.rb) is auto-bumped by Homebrew's BrewTestBot (no action from us; runs every ~3 hours after the tag is published). The `hookdeck-beta` formula in our third-party tap is updated only on pre-release tags.
  - Scoop: `hookdeck` package
  - Docker: Updates both the version tag and `latest`

**Alternative (Command Line):**
```bash
git checkout main
git tag v1.3.0
git push origin v1.3.0
# Then create release notes on GitHub Releases page
```

### Pre-release from Main (General Beta Testing)

For general beta testing of features that have been merged to `main`:

**Preferred Method: GitHub UI**
1. Ensure `main` branch is in the desired state
2. Go to the [GitHub Releases page](https://github.com/hookdeck/hookdeck-cli/releases)
3. Click "Draft a new release"
4. Create a new tag with pre-release version (e.g., `v1.3.0-beta.1`)
5. Target the `main` branch
6. Check "Set as a pre-release"
7. Publish the release
8. GitHub Actions will build and publish with npm tag `beta`

**Alternative (Command Line):**
```bash
git checkout main
git tag v1.3.0-beta.1
git push origin v1.3.0-beta.1
```

**Installing beta releases:**

```sh
# NPM
npm install hookdeck-cli@beta -g

# Homebrew
brew install hookdeck/hookdeck/hookdeck-beta

# To force the symlink update and overwrite all conflicting files:
# brew link --overwrite hookdeck-beta

# Scoop
scoop install hookdeck-beta

# Docker
docker run hookdeck/hookdeck-cli:v1.3.0-beta.1 version
```

### Pre-release from Feature Branch (Feature-Specific Testing)

For testing a specific feature in isolation before merging to main:

**Preferred Method: GitHub UI**
1. Ensure your feature branch is pushed to origin
2. Go to the [GitHub Releases page](https://github.com/hookdeck/hookdeck-cli/releases)
3. Click "Draft a new release"
4. Create a new tag with pre-release version (e.g., `v1.3.0-beta.1`)
5. Target your feature branch (e.g., `feat/my-feature`)
6. Check "Set as a pre-release"
7. Add notes about what's being tested
8. Publish the release
9. GitHub Actions will automatically detect the branch and build from it

**Alternative (Command Line):**
```bash
git checkout feat/my-feature
git tag v1.3.0-beta.1
git push origin v1.3.0-beta.1
# Then create release notes on GitHub Releases page
```

**Installing beta releases:**

```sh
# NPM
npm install hookdeck-cli@beta -g

# Homebrew
brew install hookdeck/hookdeck/hookdeck-beta

# To force the symlink update and overwrite all conflicting files:
# brew link --overwrite hookdeck-beta

# Scoop
scoop install hookdeck-beta

# Docker
docker run hookdeck/hookdeck-cli:v1.3.0-beta.1 version
```

**Note:** Only stable releases (without pre-release identifiers like `-beta`, `-alpha`) will update the `latest` tags across all distribution channels.

## Repository Setup

### GitHub Repository Settings

To maintain code quality and protect the main branch, configure the following settings in your GitHub repository:

**Default Branch:**
1. Go to Settings → Branches
2. Set default branch to `main` (if not already set)

**Branch Protection Rules for `main`:**
1. Go to Settings → Branches → Branch protection rules
2. Add rule for `main` branch
3. Enable the following settings:
   - **Require a pull request before merging**
     - Require approvals: 1 (or as needed for your team)
   - **Require status checks to pass before merging**
     - Require branches to be up to date before merging
     - Add status check: `build-linux`, `build-mac`, `build-windows` (from test workflow)
   - **Do not allow bypassing the above settings**
   - **Restrict force pushes** (recommended)
   - **Restrict deletions** (recommended)

These settings ensure that all changes to `main` go through proper review and testing before being merged.

## License

Copyright (c) Hookdeck. All rights reserved.

Licensed under the [Apache License 2.0 license](LICENSE).