https://docs.justcat.it/get-started/cat-cli/ Recent content in CAT CLI on Hugo -- gohugo.io Tue, 18 Jan 2022 19:58:14 +0100 https://docs.justcat.it/get-started/cat-cli/what-is-cat-cli/ Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:23:18 +0200 https://docs.justcat.it/get-started/cat-cli/what-is-cat-cli/ CAT CLI is a command-line interface for CAT, with no dependencies on PowerShell. But you can run it both from regular MS Windows command line and from PowerShell. Main advantages: No dependencies CAT CLI is a self-contained exe application, with no prerequisites. Ease of use Simple commands for exploring and running your tests (simply run catcli run in the directory where your project file is) Ease of installation On Windows 11 it is one command (winget install DataTools. https://docs.justcat.it/get-started/cat-cli/why-to-follow-this-tutorial/ Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:23:18 +0200 https://docs.justcat.it/get-started/cat-cli/why-to-follow-this-tutorial/ First - what do I get if I follow this? # You can very easily install CAT CLI using WinGet. In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to install it and create a fully working project with a few sample tests on dummy CSV data: CAT CLI with results of tests in a provided sample project. You will be able to explore the sample tests and run them. It will give you a rough idea what CAT can check for you on your real data. https://docs.justcat.it/get-started/cat-cli/install/ Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:23:18 +0200 https://docs.justcat.it/get-started/cat-cli/install/ Prerequisites # Install Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable # Go to this Microsoft webpage: Latest Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable Version Download and install “X64” version: If you get a dialog with “Repair”, “Uninstall” and “Close” buttons, just close it - you already have this prerequisite. Otherwise install it (next, next, next…). Install CAT CLI # Using WinGet # The installation is easiest from WinGet: winget install DataTools.CATCLI Download Installer # If you cannot use WinGet, download CAT CLI directly from this site: CAT CLI download page. https://docs.justcat.it/get-started/cat-cli/explore/ Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:23:18 +0200 https://docs.justcat.it/get-started/cat-cli/explore/ Create a Sample Project # CAT offers templates for new projects. You can get their list using this command: catcli new --list --online Using CAT CLI, you can create a sample project using this command: catcli new -t getStartedWindows -d "%USERPROFILE%\Documents\CAT" -n CatSampleProject -wo The %USERPROFILE% variable works only in Windows command-line. Replace it with $HOME if you run the examples from any version of PowerShell. Explanation: -t or --template What project template you want (do not change this one for the purpose of this tutorial) -d or --directory Target directory where the new sample project should be created. https://docs.justcat.it/get-started/cat-cli/first-test/ Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:23:18 +0200 https://docs.justcat.it/get-started/cat-cli/first-test/ If you followed the tutorial, you now have CAT CLI installed and you can create new projects from templates. So, what do you need to do to create your first test against your data? Create a new project # Create a new project based on default template. Run this from MS Windows command-line, not from PowerShell (or change %USERPROFILE% to $HOME): catcli new -t default -d "%USERPROFILE%\Documents\CAT" -n TestMyData -wo Locate the generated .