Azure DevOps Cli

3 min readNov 29, 2023

The Azure DevOps CLI (Command-Line Interface) is a set of command-line tools that allows you to interact with and manage Azure DevOps Services and Azure DevOps Server (formerly known as Team Foundation Server) from the command line. It provides a convenient way to automate various tasks, manage pipelines, work items, and more, without having to rely solely on the web interface. Here are some key features and examples of how to use the Azure DevOps CLI:

Key Features:

Cross-Platform: The Azure DevOps CLI is designed to work on multiple platforms, including Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Authentication: You can authenticate using Personal Access Tokens (PATs) or by logging in with Azure DevOps accounts.
Customization: The CLI supports a wide range of commands and options for managing Azure DevOps projects, repositories, pipelines, work items, and more.
Scripting and Automation: You can use the CLI to automate common DevOps tasks in scripts or within CI/CD pipelines.

Examples of Azure DevOps CLI Commands:

Here are some examples of common commands you can run using the Azure DevOps CLI:

Authenticate:

To log in to your Azure DevOps organization using a PAT:
arduinoCopy code
az devops login — organization https://dev.azure.com/your-organization

List Projects:

To list all projects in your Azure DevOps organization:
Copy code
az devops project list

Create a New Project:

To create a new project:
arduinoCopy code
az devops project create — name “NewProject” — visibility “private”

Clone a Repository:

To clone a Git repository to your local machine:
bashCopy code
az repos clone — repository “MyRepo” — output-folder “local-folder”

Create a New Work Item:

To create a new work item (e.g., a user story):
bashCopy code
az boards work-item create — type “user story” — title “Implement Feature X” — project “MyProject”