Introduction

Azure DevOps CLI (Command-Line Interface) is a powerful tool that allows developers and DevOps teams to manage and interact with Azure DevOps services through a command-line interface. 

Azure DevOps CLI extension is not a standalone extension. Instead, Azure DevOps provides a set of Azure CLI commands that you can use to interact with various aspects of Azure DevOps.

Enabling the Azure DevOps CLI extension provides a seamless experience for automating tasks, executing pipelines, managing resources, and accessing data in Azure DevOps. In this blog, we will take you through the step-by-step process of enabling the Azure DevOps CLI extension. 

Prerequisites:

It is important to have the following ready before starting the installation process:

1. Access to an active Azure DevOps account.

2. Access to a command-line interface such as windows powershell, Command Prompt, or Terminal.

3. Administrative access or permission to install the Azure DevOps CLI extension.

4. A compatible operating system (Windows, Linux, or macOS) for running the CLI.

Step 1: Install Azure CLI:

To enable the Azure DevOps CLI extension, you must first install the Azure CLI. Follow the below steps to install the Azure CLI on your device:

• Visit the official Azure CLI installation documentation to Install Azure CLI.

• Select the appropriate installation method for your operating system.

• Download and run the installer file.

• Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

• Open the command-line interface and verify the installation by running the command `az version`.

Step 2: Install the Azure DevOps CLI Extension:

Now that you have the Azure CLI set up, you can add the Azure DevOps CLI module. Follow the below steps to add the Azure DevOps CLI module:

• Open your command-line interface.

• Run the following command to install the Azure DevOps CLI extension:

Stay patient while the software is being installed. The Azure DevOps extension's necessary files will be downloaded and installed mechanically by the CLI.

Step 3: Verify the Installation:

If you are using the Azure DevOps CLI extension, double-check that it is enabled properly after the installation is finished. Follow these steps to confirm:

• Run the command `az devops --version`. This command will display the version of the Azure DevOps CLI extension.

• If the command you ran yielded a version number, you did it! You have successfully enabled the Azure DevOps CLI extension.

Step 4: Authenticate with Azure DevOps:

To interact with your Azure DevOps organisation and access its resources, you need to authenticate the CLI with your Azure DevOps account. Follow these steps to authenticate:

• Run the command `az login`. This command will initiate the login process.

• A web browser window will open, prompting you to sign in to your Azure DevOps account.

• Provide your credentials and follow the authentication process.

• Once authenticated, you can close the browser window.

Step 5: Configure the Azure DevOps CLI Extension:

Now that you are authenticated, you can configure the Azure DevOps CLI extension according to your needs. Here are a few essential configurations to consider:

• Set the default Azure DevOps organisation:

• Set the default Azure DevOps project:

• 
  Set the default Azure DevOps team:

Note: Replace {your_organization}, {your_project}, and {your_team} with your actual organisation, project, and team names.

Step 6: Explore Azure DevOps CLI Commands:

Congratulations! You have successfully enabled the Azure DevOps CLI extension and configured it to work with your Azure DevOps environment. Now, it's time to explore the various commands and capabilities provided by the Azure DevOps CLI. Some common commands include:

• Managing Azure DevOps organisations, projects, teams, repositories, and pipelines.

• Creating and managing work items, pull requests, and releases.

• Querying and accessing data from Azure DevOps services.

• Automating tasks and integrating with other tools in your DevOps workflows.

When it comes to increasing your productivity and automating tasks within the Azure DevOps environment, one of the most important steps you can take is to enable the Azure DevOps CLI extension. In a short amount of time, you will be able to configure the CLI extension, authenticate it with your Azure DevOps account, and configure it to fulfil the requirements that are specific to your organisation. It is as easy as following the steps in the blog. You can speed up the development and deployment processes with the Azure DevOps CLI. This will make your DevOps teams more efficient and allow them to work together.

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