aclif
Agent CLI framework – one grammar – canonical names across SaaS
aclif is a framework for building command-line tools that AI agents use to reach SaaS platforms. An agent gets one tool with one grammar and canonical names that reach the same record the same way on any platform, plus self-describing commands and declared safety metadata. First shared by its maker on Show HN: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49743382
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Overview
Who is it for?
Developers giving AI agents access to SaaS APIs like Salesforce and ServiceNow.
Problem
MCP servers publish fixed tool lists that take up context on every turn, forcing a trade-off between API coverage and token cost.
Solution
A single CLI tool whose commands describe their own schema, examples and safety, run from a shell, a tool call or a gateway.
What makes it unique
Canonical names across providers, so the same command shape works on every supported SaaS platform.
aclif FAQ
How do I try it?
npm install -g @aclif/core, then aclif discover --json to list providers.
Which platforms are supported?
The examples cover Salesforce and ServiceNow; aclif discover lists all providers.
Can commands run safely?
Commands declare safety metadata and support --dry-run.
Details
- Pricing
- Open Source
- Categories
- AI AgentsCoding & Dev Tools
- Built for
- Developers
- Platforms
- CLI
- Tech stack
- Node.js
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