datumctl v0.15.0 — plugins, AI assistant, and a better console

[scotwells]

datumctl v0.15.0 ships two things we're excited about: a plugin system that lets anyone extend the CLI with installable commands, and an AI assistant you can use to manage Datum Cloud resources in plain English. There's also a much smoother experience inside the console.

Plugins — install third-party commands directly into datumctl:

datumctl plugin install compute
datumctl compute deploy

Browse what's available with datumctl plugin search. If you type an unknown command, datumctl will suggest plugins to install. Authors can use the new go.datum.net/datumctl/plugin SDK to build and distribute their own. See #198 for details.

AI assistant (early preview) — run datumctl ai and describe what you want in plain English. The assistant figures out the right API calls and asks you to confirm before making any changes. Supports Claude, GPT, and Gemini. The same tools also work as an MCP server if you'd rather connect Claude Desktop or another MCP client. See #139.

AI chat in the console — press [a] inside datumctl console to open a chat pane without leaving the TUI. Conversations are saved locally. See #196.

Log in without leaving the console — if you open datumctl console before logging in, you'll now see a welcome screen with a [l] shortcut to start the login flow right there. No more dropping to the shell and back. See #194.

Full release notes and install instructions: v0.15.0 on GitHub