November 6, 2025

CLI now supports import and export commands

The Altera CLI now includes full import and export capabilities, allowing you to manage Shopify data directly from your terminal.

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Changelog

November 6, 2025

You can now run imports and exports directly from your command line using the Altera CLI. This makes it easy to automate data management workflows, integrate Altera into your development process, and script bulk operations.

🚀 What’s New

  • CLI export command - Export Shopify data with filters, custom field selection, and multiple output formats
  • CLI import command - Import spreadsheets with automatic file analysis and validation
  • Job status tracking - Check the status of any job from the command line
  • CLI command preview - The export create page now shows you the equivalent CLI command for your configuration

📖 Examples

Export products with specific fields and filters:

npx altera export create products:general,media --filter 'products.status=active'

Import a spreadsheet:

npx altera import create ./products.xlsx

Availability

The CLI tool, including import and export commands, is available on the Developer and Pro plans. The Community plan does not include CLI access.

To get started:

  1. Generate an API key from Settings → API Keys in the Altera app
  2. Run npx altera shop add to connect your store
  3. Start using the CLI commands

Learn more in our CLI documentation.