The Valyent CLI provides a powerful way to deploy and manage your applications directly from your terminal. This guide will walk you through the process of deploying applications using the CLI.

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Installation

First, install the Valyent CLI: 
curl -L https://cli.valyent.cloud | sh

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Authentication

Before deploying applications, authenticate with Valyent:
1

Get your API key

Generate an API key from the Valyent Console under API Keys section.
2

Log in

valyent auth login --api-key <your-api-key>

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Project Setup

Let’s prepare your application for deployment:
1

Initialize your project

Navigate to your project directory and ensure it has a Dockerfile:
cd your-project
2

Create a Valyent configuration

Create a valyent.yaml file in your project root:
valyent init

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Deployment Commands

Here are the essential commands for managing your deployments:

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Deploy an Application

valyent deploy

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Expose your application

To make your application accessible from the internet, create a gateway: 
valyent gateways create
Your application will be accessible at <gateway_name>.valyent.app.

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Environment Variables

Manage your application’s environment variables: 
# Set environment variables
valyent env set KEY1=value1 KEY2=value2

# List environment variables
valyent env list

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Next Steps

  • Set up continuous deployment with GitHub Actions
  • Explore the Go SDK for programmatic control
  • Learn about advanced deployment patterns
  • Configure monitoring and alerts
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