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## Overview

The OpenBB Platform CLI is a command line interface wrapping the OpenBB Platform. It offers a convenient way to interact with the Platform and its extensions, as well as automate data collection via OpenBB Routine Scripts.

The CLI is the next iteration of the [OpenBB Terminal](/terminal), and leverages the extendability of the OpenBB Platform architecture in an easy-to-consume and script format.

![CLI Home](https://github.com/OpenBB-finance/OpenBBTerminal/assets/85772166/d1617c3b-c83d-4491-a7bc-986321fd7230)

## Guides & Documentation

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    title="Configuration & Settings"
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    title="Hub Synchronization"
    description="An overview of the `/account` menu and synchronizing settings with the OpenBB Hub."
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    title="Interactive Tables"
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    title="Interactive Charts"
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Want to contribute? Check out our [Development section](/platform/development).