Overview

datumctl is the command-line tool for working with Datum Cloud and follows a similar model to kubectl: resources, commands, and predictable structure.

datumctl is the command-line tool for working with Datum Cloud. You can download and install it via our downloads page.

If you’ve used kubectl, datumctl follows a similar model: resources, commands, and predictable structure.

It lets you log in to your Datum account and then both create and manage resources (projects, AI Edges, DNS, etc.)

If you’re comfortable in a terminal, datumctl is the fastest and best way to interact with Datum.

Design Goals

datumctl is designed with a few core principles in mind:

• Security - Uses modern authentication (OIDC with PKCE). No static API keys required.
• Consistency - Commands follow a predictable structure so they’re easy to learn and remember.
• Scalability - New resources can be added without changing how the CLI feels.

How It Works

At a high level, datumctl does three things:

1. Authenticates you - Opens a browser login, stores credentials securely, and refreshes tokens automatically
2. Talks to the Datum API - Sends requests to create, read, update, and delete resources with authentication handled behind the scenes
3. Formats output - Displays results as tables by default (supports JSON and YAML)