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The PRPM CLI is a powerful command-line tool for managing AI prompts, rules, skills, and agents across different AI coding assistants.

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Installation

Install the CLI globally using npm: 
npm install -g prpm
Or use it with npx without installation: 
npx prpm <command>

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Getting Help

View all available commands: 
prpm --help
Get help for a specific command: 
prpm <command> --help

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Command Categories

The PRPM CLI commands are organized into several categories:

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Package Discovery

  • search - Search for packages in the registry
  • info - View detailed information about a package
  • trending - View trending packages
  • popular - View all-time popular packages
  • collections - Browse curated package collections

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Package Management

  • install - Install packages from the registry
  • uninstall - Remove installed packages
  • list - List all installed packages
  • outdated - Check for outdated packages
  • update - Update specific packages
  • upgrade - Upgrade all packages to latest versions

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Package Creation

  • init - Initialize a new PRPM package
  • catalog - Discover and catalog existing packages from directories
  • publish - Publish a package to the registry

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Local File Management

  • index - Scan local directories and register prompt files

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User Management

  • login - Authenticate with the registry
  • whoami - Display current user information

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Configuration

  • config - Manage CLI configuration
  • telemetry - Manage telemetry settings
  • schema - View or validate package schemas

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Quick Start

  1. Search for a package: 
    prpm search typescript
  2. Install a package: 
    prpm install @username/typescript-best-practices
  3. List installed packages: 
    prpm list
  4. Create a new package: 
    prpm init

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Common Workflows

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Installing Your First Package

# Search for what you need
prpm search react

# Get detailed info about a package
prpm info @username/react-rules

# Install the package
prpm install @username/react-rules

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Creating and Publishing a Package

# Initialize a new package
prpm init

# Follow the prompts to configure your package
# Edit your prompt files

# Publish to the registry
prpm login
prpm publish

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Managing Local Prompts

# Index existing prompt files in your project
prpm index

# See what's been registered
prpm list

# Remove a package you no longer need
prpm uninstall package-name

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Global Options

Most commands support these global options:
  • --help - Display help for the command
  • --version - Display PRPM version
  • --verbose - Show detailed output (where applicable)

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Configuration

PRPM stores configuration in ~/.prpmrc. You can edit this file directly or use the prpm config command. Common configuration options:
  • Registry URL
  • Authentication tokens
  • Default format preferences
  • Telemetry settings

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Next Steps

Command Reference

Explore all available commands in detail

Package Creation

Learn how to create and publish your own packages