> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.platform9.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.platform9.com/managed-kubernetes/5.15/pmk-cli/cli-overview.md).

# CLI Overview

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The Platform9 CLI enables you to easily create one or more on-premises Kubernetes clusters using PMK. In order to create an on-premises cluster using a set of physical or virtual machines using PMK, each of your on-premises nodes must first be prepared with the pre-requisite software packages and connected to the Platform9 management plane. The CLI automates this process and enables you to bootstrap a simple single node cluster, or create multi-master highly available clusters, using a single command.

The CLI can be downloaded and run on any compatible linux system, such as a VM on a laptop or desktop, a linux physical machine, or a virtual machine in your VMware or other IaaS environment in your data center.


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