What is the purpose of the Copado CLI?

The purpose of the Copado CLI is primarily to serve as a Salesforce CLI plugin that allows users to execute various Copado-related tasks efficiently from the command line. This functionality enhances productivity by enabling developers to perform operations such as deploying metadata, promoting changes across environments, and managing user permissions directly through command line instructions, which are often faster and more streamlined compared to navigating through a user interface.

The Copado CLI is designed to leverage the capabilities of Salesforce's CLI, integrating the unique functionalities of Copado to create a robust tool that simplifies complex development processes related to Salesforce. By using the CLI, users can automate repetitive tasks and improve their workflow, ensuring a more seamless transition from development to deployment.

This specific utility of the Copado CLI distinguishes it from other potential options. While integration with third-party applications, tracking changes in real-time, and adjusting user interface needs may also be important features or capabilities within a broader development or DevOps environment, they do not define the primary function of the Copado CLI as effectively as its role in facilitating task execution related to Copado.