> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://checkly-422f444a-paula-tree-202-entitlements-group-troubles.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Overview

> Complete guide to the Checkly CLI for monitoring as code

<Note>
  See [the general quickstart guide](quickstarts/browser-check/) if you want to start creating your monitoring in the Checkly app first.
</Note>

The Checkly CLI enables monitoring as code, allowing you to create, test, and deploy synthetic monitoring checks directly from your codebase. Write checks in JavaScript/TypeScript, test them locally, and deploy them to Checkly's global monitoring infrastructure.

## Installing

**Recommended approach:** Create a new project with the CLI:

```bash Terminal theme={null}
npm create checkly@latest
```

**Alternative:** Install as a dev dependency in existing projects:

```bash Terminal theme={null}
npm install --save-dev checkly
```

Recommended: Install [jiti](https://www.npmjs.com/package/jiti) to use TypeScript for your Checkly monitoring setup.

```bash Terminal theme={null}
npm i --save-dev jiti
```

Then, discover all available commands using:

```bash Terminal theme={null}
npx checkly --help
```

## Checking the Version

```bash Terminal theme={null}
npx checkly --version
```

## Command Reference

### Authentication & Account Management

* [`checkly login`](/cli/checkly-login) - Authenticate with your account
* [`checkly logout`](/cli/checkly-logout) - Sign out and remove tokens
* [`checkly whoami`](/cli/checkly-whoami) - Display current account info
* [`checkly switch`](/cli/checkly-switch) - Switch between accounts

### Development & Testing

* [`checkly test`](/cli/checkly-test) - Run checks locally for testing
* [`checkly pw-test`](/cli/checkly-pw-test) - Run Playwright checks locally for testing
* [`checkly runtimes`](/cli/checkly-runtimes) - List available runtime environments
* [`checkly sync-playwright`](/cli/checkly-sync-playwright) - Sync Playwright configuration

### Deployment & Management

* [`checkly deploy`](/cli/checkly-deploy) - Deploy checks to your account
* [`checkly destroy`](/cli/checkly-destroy) - Remove all project resources
* [`checkly trigger`](/cli/checkly-trigger) - Run deployed checks on-demand

### Environment & Import

* [`checkly env`](/cli/checkly-env) - Manage global environment variables
* [`checkly import`](/cli/checkly-import) - Import existing resources into CLI

## Next Steps

1. **[Authenticate](/cli/authentication)** - Get started with the CLI
2. **[Create your first test](/cli/checkly-test)** - Write and test a check locally
3. **[Deploy your monitoring](/cli/checkly-deploy)** - Push checks to Checkly