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# flat CLI

Get the `flat` CLI from [sevenval/flat-cli](https://github.com/sevenval/flat-cli). See the [tutorial](/flat/tutorial.md#tools) for installation instructions.

You can start the local FLAT server with

```bash
$ flat start
```

The option `-b` allows you to run the current beta version instead of the stable version:

```bash
$ flat start -b
```

FLAT is provided as a [Docker](/flat/administration/docker.md) image. Use

```bash
$ flat pull
```

to keep your local FLAT image up to date.

Run

```bash
$ flat -h
```

for a list of all available commands and options of the FLAT CLI.

See also

* [Tools](/flat/tutorial.md#tools)
* [Getting started](/flat/tutorial.md#getting-started)