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title: New CLI reference commands for product categories, metafields, and more
date: 2026-04-07
description: Altera CLI 0.4.12 adds reference commands to look up product categories, metaobject definitions, and more - perfect for use with Claude.
tags: ["Altera CLI"]
categories: ["Changelog"]
url: https://www.getaltera.com/changelog/2026-04-07-cli-reference-commands/
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Altera CLI 0.4.12 is here with a set of new reference commands that make it easier to look up your store's configuration directly from the terminal. See it in action [autocategorizing products with Claude](https://youtu.be/fZmRYCC-b3k).

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### What's New

- **Reference commands** - Look up standard product categories, metaobject definitions, metafield definitions, locations, and more from the CLI.
- **AI-friendly output** - Reference data is structured so AI tools like Claude Code can read it and build correct import files automatically.