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CLI Reference

The shield CLI provides a unified interface for secret protection and cloud analytics.

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Commands

CommandDescription
runRun commands with protection
linkConnect project to cloud
secretsManage local encrypted storage
ciRun local CI (GitHub Actions)
authAuthenticate with cloud

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Cloud Commands

CommandDescription
dotset link <id> --token <t>Connect to dashboard
dotset shield unlinkDisconnect from cloud
dotset shield statusShow connection status
dotset shield syncFetch security policies from cloud

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Global Options

dotset shield --version    # Show version
dotset shield --help       # Show help

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Quick Examples

# Zero-setup protection
dotset shield run -- npm start

# Redact secrets from output
dotset shield run --mode redact -- npm test

# Link to cloud for analytics
dotset link proj_123 --token dss_xxx

# Run with telemetry
dotset shield run --mode redact -- npm start
# Analytics appear at app.dotsetlabs.com

# Disable telemetry for a run
dotset shield run --no-telemetry -- npm start