# Command Line Interface

## Workflow

For typical projects with an existing manifest file in any supported format, `exo init` will do the right thing on first use automatically. You can manage processes and view logs in your browser via `exo gui`.

If you've got multiple manifests (such as different manifests for each of dev and test), or if you generally prefer command line interfaces, a typical workflow looks something like this:

```bash
# Initialize a new workspace in the current directory.
exo init

# Apply a manifest to start it's processes.
exo apply ./Procfile.dev

# Tail logs in your terminal.
exo logs

# Or only specific processes.
exo logs api worker

# Manipulate individual processes.
exo stop worker
exo restart api

# Switch to a different configuration by applying a different manifest.
exo apply ./compose.test.yaml

# Shutdown everything and cleanup state when you're done.
exo workspace destroy

# If you're very, very done and don't want exo running anymore.
exo exit
```

## More Resources

* Builtin documentation: Run `exo help` or try passing `--help` to any subcommand.
* [Videos](https://docs.deref.io/exo/resources/videos)