dn-configure
by automattic
Set up credentials for the dn CLI tool. Use when the user needs to authenticate, switch between partner and user mode, set up API keys, or connect their…
npx skills add https://github.com/automattic/dn-cli --skill dn-configuredn configure
Set up authentication credentials for the dn CLI.
Modes
- User mode (default): WordPress.com OAuth. Opens browser for authentication.
- Partner mode: Direct API access via API key + API user credentials.
Usage
# Interactive setup (shows splash screen, mode selection)
dn configure
# Specify mode directly
dn configure --mode=user
dn configure --mode=partner
# Pipe credentials (CI/automation)
echo -e "token" | dn configure --mode=user --stdin
echo -e "api-key\napi-user" | dn configure --mode=partner --stdin
# Custom API URL (partner mode only)
dn configure --mode=partner --api-url=https://custom.api.example.com
Options
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
--mode | partner or user (interactive if omitted) |
--stdin | Read credentials from stdin instead of prompts |
--api-url | Custom API base URL (partner mode only) |
Notes
- Credentials stored in
~/.config/dn/config.jsonwith0600permissions - User mode triggers browser-based OAuth flow (client ID 134319, port 19851)
- Partner mode prompts for API key and user with hidden input
- Can override with env vars:
DN_API_KEY,DN_API_USER,DN_MODE,DN_OAUTH_TOKEN
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