Jenkins Plugins
Do I Need To Install Jenkins CLI Separately?
No, Jenkins has a built-in CLI, In order to interact we need to download jenkins-cli.jar file on the machine and give proper authentication like API token or SSH.
How do I know if my Jenkins server requires authentication for CLI?
If your Jenkins server is configured with security (username/password or API token), you will be prompted for credentials when running CLI commands.
Can I run Jenkins CLI commands from any machine?
Yes, If you have network access to the Jenkins server. You need to download the Jenkins CLI JAR file on the machine from where you want to run the commands.
How to update the list of plugins if new ones are installed?
You can rerun the list-plugins command. It fetches the latest information from the Jenkins server and displays the updated list.
Are there any other useful Jenkins CLI commands?
Yes, there are many Jenkins CLI commands for various tasks. The available commands you can find in Jenkins CLI under Manage Jenkins option.
Example: build, console, connect-node, copy-job, list-jobs etc…
How To List All The Jenkins Plugins Configured In CLI ?
Jenkins is an open-source automation server that plays an important role in Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) in the software development life cycle (SDLC). Jenkins plugins are the extensions that will enhance the functionalities of Jenkins like source code management, building, testing, artifact management, notifications, monitoring, security, logging, scripting, automation, cloud integration, and many more.