Global Options
January 6, 2026 · View on GitHub
Flags available on all IntellyWeave CLI commands.
Overview
Global options can be used with any command. Place them before the command name:
intellyweave [global-options] <command> [command-options]
Available Options
--json
Output in JSON format for automation and scripting.
intellyweave --json weaviate collections
intellyweave --json weaviate stats
Effects:
- Disables spinners and colors
- Outputs valid JSON to stdout
- Errors go to stderr
--quiet
Suppress info-level output.
intellyweave --quiet data export
Effects:
- Only shows errors and warnings
- Useful for scripts that parse output
--verbose
Enable verbose logging for debugging.
intellyweave --verbose weaviate status
intellyweave --verbose mcp --check
Effects:
- Shows detailed debug information
- Includes timing and internal state
- Useful for troubleshooting
--live
Enable mutations (required for data-modifying operations).
# Preview (dry-run) - shows what would happen
intellyweave data import
# Execute - actually performs the operation
intellyweave --live data import
When required:
data import- Importing datadata delete- Deleting collectionsweaviate delete- Deleting a collection
See Mutation Safety Guide for details.
--no-banner
Disable the startup banner.
intellyweave --no-banner weaviate collections
Useful for:
- Scripts and automation
- Cleaner output in CI/CD pipelines
--minimal
Compact banner mode (shows only version line).
intellyweave --minimal shell
Shows: IntellyWeave v1.0.0 • compact mode
Combining Options
Multiple options can be combined:
# JSON output without banner
intellyweave --json --no-banner weaviate collections
# Verbose dry-run
intellyweave --verbose data import
# Live execution with quiet output
intellyweave --live --quiet data import
Option Summary
| Flag | Description | Use Case |
|---|---|---|
--json | JSON output | Automation, scripting |
--quiet | Suppress info output | Clean script output |
--verbose | Debug logging | Troubleshooting |
--live | Enable mutations | Data modifications |
--no-banner | Hide banner | Scripts, CI/CD |
--minimal | Compact banner | Quick commands |
Environment-Based Options
Some options can also be set via environment variables:
| Environment Variable | Equivalent To |
|---|---|
NO_COLOR=1 | Disables colors (not same as --json) |
CI=1 | Automatically hides banner |