Command Overview

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Conceptual documentation explaining the design, organization, and usage patterns of EAC commands. These guides help you understand how commands work together and how to use them effectively.

In This Section

Guide	Description	Lines
Command Taxonomy	How commands are organized into categories and the principles behind command design	475
Naming Conventions	Command naming patterns, consistency rules, and how to interpret command names	458
Common Flags	Global options available across all commands and flag usage patterns	603
Output Formats	Understanding JSON vs human-readable output, when to use each format	678

Key Concepts

Command Organization

Commands are organized by verb-noun patterns into 14 categories:

• Information Commands: get (JSON) and show (formatted)
• Creation Commands: create (AI-powered generation)
• Validation Commands: validate (contract checking)
• Workflow Commands: work, test, build, pipeline, release
• Security Commands: scan
• Utility Commands: serve, templates, update

Design Principles

1. Consistency: Similar commands follow similar patterns
2. Predictability: Command names clearly indicate their purpose
3. Duality: Information available in both JSON and human-readable formats
4. Composability: Commands designed to work together in pipelines

Quick Reference

For immediate command usage, see:

• All Commands by Category
• Command Quick Reference
• Common Workflows

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