File Fortress CLI Documentation

Complete guide to using the FileFortress command-line interface

Welcome to FileFortress CLI
Your command-line interface for secure cloud file management

FileFortress CLI is a powerful command-line tool that allows you to manage your cloud storage accounts, search through your files, and maintain control over your data across multiple cloud providers. This documentation will guide you through installation, setup, and usage of all available commands.

Prerequisites
  • A FileFortress account (register on this website)
  • The FileFortress CLI application installed on your machine
  • A registration code from your dashboard

Quick Start Guide

Download and Install CLI

Download the FileFortress CLI application for your operating system.

Download CLI v0.11.0
Linux
15.07 MB
macOS
15.45 MB
Windows
14.4 MB
Get Your Registration Code

Log in to your dashboard and copy your unique registration code.

Login to Get Code
Run the One-Step Setup

Let FileFortress guide you through the entire setup process with just one command:

filefortress setup
Recommended for new users!

This interactive command will initialize your device, connect a cloud storage provider, and scan your files all in one go.

Start Searching

Search through your files across all connected storage:

filefortress search "document"

Or try advanced metadata filtering:

filefortress search "photo" --meta "exif.cameraMake=Canon"

Documentation Sections

Getting Started
Detailed setup instructions, installation guide, and initial configuration.
Read Guide
Command Reference
Complete reference for all available CLI commands with parameters and options.
View Commands
Usage Examples
Real-world examples and common workflows to help you get the most out of FileFortress.
See Examples

Available Commands

setup
New users start here! Complete interactive setup: initialize device, connect cloud storage, and scan files - all in one command
Recommended
init
Initialize and register your device with FileFortress (device initialization only)
remotes
Manage cloud storage connections (add, list, remove, scan)
search
Quickly search files by term with advanced filters and metadata predicates
New
Metadata
find
Advanced file queries with metadata filtering, saved queries, and complex criteria
Metadata
ls
List files and folders with filtering, sorting, and interactive browsing
Metadata
update
Update the FileFortress CLI to the latest version
config
Manage CLI configuration settings
feedback
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