influxdb-cli
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Description:
CLI for managing resources in InfluxDB v2
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 2.7.5@0  |  Tracked Since: Oct 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @InfluxDB  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Databases
Tags: influxdb database cli timeseries devops
Install: brew install influxdb-cli
About:
The influxdb-cli package provides the official command-line interface for InfluxDB v2, enabling developers to interact with the time-series database directly from the terminal. It allows users to manage buckets, tasks, and authorizations, as well as execute queries and write data efficiently. This tool is essential for automating database administration and integrating InfluxDB operations into CI/CD pipelines.
Key Features:
  • Execute Flux queries and write data points efficiently
  • Manage database resources like buckets, tasks, and authorizations
  • Support for InfluxDB v2 Cloud and OSS instances
  • Scriptable for automation and CI/CD integration
Use Cases:
  • Automating InfluxDB setup and configuration in infrastructure scripts
  • Running ad-hoc queries for debugging and data analysis
  • Streaming data from command-line sensors or logs directly to the database
Alternatives:
  • curl – Generic HTTP client requiring manual API endpoint handling, whereas influxdb-cli offers a dedicated, user-friendly interface.
  • influxdb-client – Official Python library for application integration, while influxdb-cli is optimized for human interaction and shell scripting.
Version History
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Oct 28, 2025 11:37pm 0 VERSION_BUMP e61328c3
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