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# P4 CLI Documentation

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The P4 command-line client (P4 CLI) gives you access to all the commands and capabilities of the P4 Server (P4D). P4 CLI is an alternative to the graphical interface clients. P4 Server provides version control for accelerated development. It securely versions all digital content, including large files, in a single repository.

### Get started

Learn concepts and tasks that enable you to use P4 CLI.

### What’s new in P4 Server

Learn about new features and enhancements.

### Command reference

Learn command details and see the alphabetical list.

### Configurables reference

Learn settings that affect the behavior of the server and client.

Using an earlier version of P4? See Earlier documentation versions.

Need more help? Browse all P4 documentation to find what you need.

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