Command reference
Every `layers` subcommand, grouped by area.
| Command | What it does |
|---|
layers login [--force] | Browser-based OAuth sign-in. |
layers logout | Remove local credentials. |
layers whoami | Show the authenticated user. |
layers setup | Guided onboarding — detect the project, connect accounts, pick a template. |
layers get-users | Alias for layers setup. |
layers init [--org ID] [--project ID] | Create .layers/config.json in the current directory. |
layers link [<project-id>] | Link the current directory to an existing Layers project. |
layers open | Open the web dashboard for the linked project. |
| Command | What it does |
|---|
layers orgs list | List organizations you belong to. |
layers orgs switch [<org-id>] | Set the default organization. |
layers projects list [--org ID] | List projects in the org. |
layers projects switch [<project-id>] | Set the default project. |
| Command | What it does |
|---|
layers analyze | Scan the local project (framework, platforms, existing SDK). |
layers connect [<platform>] | Connect a social / ad account via OAuth. |
layers sdk install | Generate an SDK instrumentation spec your AI coding tool can apply. |
layers sdk validate | Verify that the SDK is integrated correctly. |
layers sdk diff | Show the git diff of the SDK worktree (.layers/worktree). |
layers setup-editor | Write MCP + skill config for Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, or Codex. |
| Command | What it does |
|---|
layers status | Print the performance dashboard for the current project. |
layers review | Approve or reject pending generated content. |
layers budget [set <amount>|pause|resume] | View or manage ad spend. |
layers digest | Show Elle's daily digest. |
layers doctor | Run diagnostics on CLI version, auth, and API connectivity. |
| Command | What it does |
|---|
layers mcp-server | Start the MCP server (used by setup-editor). |
layers update | Update the CLI to the latest release. |
layers version | Show detailed version info. |
| Flag | Description |
|---|
-o, --org <id> | Override the active organization. |
-p, --project <id> | Override the active project. |
-h, --help | Show help. |
--version | Show the CLI version. |