command-line interface
command-line interface (CLI) An interactive system where user input is achieved through lines of text. The user learns these commands by consulting an online help system or a reference manual. Users familiar with the interface may use abbreviations or mnemonic commands to speed access and reduce the number of keystrokes required for a given command. Compare graphical user interface.
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