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dfinity/icp-cli

The command-line interface for the ICP SDK.

Rust ◇ developer-tools Apache-2.0
★115STARS
⑂13FORKS
!11ISSUES
🏆#7,100GLOBAL RANK
🔥5DAYS TRENDING
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icp-cli gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 115. It is about 1 year old and has averaged roughly 115 stars a year. It ranks #682 among Rust repositories and #7,100 across all languages on GitHubRepo.

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icp-cli has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #3477. Below is the 30-day activity profile:

💡 Overview

icp-cli is an open-source project written in Rust: The command-line interface for the ICP SDK.

Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in Rust. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.

⚡ Key Features

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Optimized execution pipeline written in Rust for predictable speed.

2

Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.

3

Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.

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Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.

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Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.

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Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.

📥 Installation

terminal
$ cargo install icp-cli

⚙ System Requirements

Platforms

  • • macOS
  • • Linux
  • • Windows

Runtime & Dependencies

Rust toolchain (rustc / cargo >= 1.70)

Architecture

x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)

🧠 How It Works

icp-cli coordinates its core functionality through a modular Rust pipeline. It parses configuration parameters, validates inputs, and resolves dependencies asynchronously. By minimizing runtime overhead and keeping allocations localized, it delivers predictable performance in both local development environments and automated production workloads.

🎯 Production Use Cases

Production System Integration

Embed icp-cli into Rust backend services to handle core application logic.

CI/CD Automated Pipelines

Run automated validation, builds, and integration suites during deployments.

Developer Tooling & Workflows

Accelerate developer onboarding with pre-configured project utilities.

Open Source Extension

Fork and customize internal modules under the repository's open Apache-2.0 license.

🚀 Getting Started

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Install icp-cli using your package manager: `cargo install icp-cli`

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Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for icp-cli.

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Import icp-cli into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.

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Execute your test suite or run `icp-cli --help` to verify successful setup.

👍 Strengths

Active community backing with 115 GitHub stars and verified adoption.
Permissive open-source distribution under the Apache-2.0 license.
Built in Rust for high execution speed and developer familiarity.
Cross-platform compatibility across modern Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Clean modular design allowing flexible configuration and pipeline integration.

⚠️ Considerations

Requires familiarity with Rust and modern CLI workflows.
Ecosystem extensions may require manual configuration depending on environment constraints.
Active development roadmap means breaking API changes may occur across major versions.

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👥 Who Should Use This

Developers and engineering teams building with Rust, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.

🏆 Nearby in the Rankings

dfinity/icp-cli is currently ranked #7,100 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does icp-cli do? +

The command-line interface for the ICP SDK.

What language is icp-cli written in? +

The primary language is Rust. Topics include: software.

Is icp-cli actively maintained? +

Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 25, 2026 with 11 open issues being tracked.

How many stars does icp-cli have? +

icp-cli has 115 stars and 13 forks on GitHub.

How does icp-cli rank among GitHub repositories? +

With 115 stars, dfinity/icp-cli is ranked #7,100 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #682 among Rust projects.

What license is icp-cli distributed under? +

The repository reports a Apache-2.0 license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.

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