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What is OpenCodeList CLI?

The OpenCodeList Command Line Interface (in short: OpenCodeList Enbrea CLI) is a cross-platform command-line application for importing and exporting OpenCodeList data between the native OpenCodeList format and various supported external formats.

OpenCodeList CLI is intended for administrative tasks and provides the following capabilities:

• Importing data from supported file formats into OpenCodeList files.
• Exporting OpenCodeList files to supported external formats.
• Integration into automated workflows, scripts, and build pipelines.
• Batch processing of code list conversions from the command line.

OpenCodeList CLI on Windows

Installation

OpenCodeList CLI can be installed on any Windows computer:

1. Open the GitHub Releases page for Enbrea CLI in your web browser.

2. Download the installation package for the latest version. In most cases, this will be the Windows 64-bit MSI package.

3. Run the MSI package and follow the installation instructions.

A Quick Test

OpenCodeList CLI is operated from the command line. You can use either the classic Windows Command Prompt or PowerShell.

To verify that the installation was successful:

1. Type Command Prompt into the Windows taskbar search box and open the Command Prompt application.

2. Enter the following command and press Enter:

   ocl -?
   

A help screen should appear, providing a brief overview of the commands supported by OpenCodeList CLI.

OpenCodeList CLI Commands

OpenCodeList CLI provides the following commands:

export

Exports data from an OpenCodeList file to a supported destination format (CSV or Excel).

import

Imports code list data from a supported source (CSV) format into an OpenCodeList file.