What are the prerequisites for using this CLI?

You need Python 3.10 or higher installed on your system, along with the Zoom application.

Can I automate participant registration with this tool?

Yes, the CLI supports batch registration of participants from a CSV file, making it efficient for larger meetings.

Is there an interactive mode available?

Yes, the CLI has a REPL mode that allows you to enter commands interactively with features like tab-completion.

What output formats does the CLI support?

Commands can output results in both human-readable formats and machine-readable JSON, suitable for programmatic use.

How do I handle authentication with this CLI?

The CLI includes commands for OAuth2 setup, allowing you to configure credentials and manage your authentication status.

CLI for Zoom

Name: CLI for Zoom
Availability: InStock
Author: hkuds

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Manage Zoom meetings from your command line.

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What CLI for Zoom does

The CLI for Zoom is a command-line interface that allows users to manage their Zoom meetings, participants, and recordings directly from the terminal. By leveraging the Zoom REST API, this tool provides a comprehensive set of commands for creating and managing meetings, handling participant registrations, and accessing cloud recordings. The CLI is designed for users who prefer to work in a terminal environment and need to automate or streamline their Zoom-related tasks without navigating through the web interface.

Installation is straightforward, requiring Python 3.10 or higher and the Zoom application to be installed on your system. Once set up, users can access a variety of commands to create new meetings, list existing ones, update details, and even download recordings. The tool also supports batch operations for participant management, allowing users to register multiple participants from a CSV file, which can significantly save time for larger meetings.

For those who prefer interactive use, the CLI includes a REPL mode that allows users to enter commands directly, complete with tab-completion and command history. This feature is particularly useful for users who want to experiment with different commands without needing to remember the exact syntax. Additionally, the CLI maintains session state, providing undo/redo capabilities and project persistence, which can be beneficial for users managing multiple Zoom projects.

Overall, the CLI for Zoom is an effective solution for developers and power users who need to integrate Zoom functionalities into their workflows or automate meeting management tasks. It is especially suited for those who are comfortable with command-line interfaces and seek to enhance their productivity by managing Zoom through scripts or terminal commands.

When to use it

Use this tool when you need to automate Zoom meeting management or prefer working in a terminal environment.

When not to use it

This is not suitable for users who are unfamiliar with command-line interfaces or prefer graphical user interfaces for managing meetings.

What you can build with it

Automate Meeting Creation

Use the CLI to script the creation of Zoom meetings, saving time for repetitive tasks.

Batch Register Participants

Quickly register multiple participants for a meeting by importing their details from a CSV file.

Access Cloud Recordings

Effortlessly list and download cloud recordings from past meetings using command-line commands.

How to install CLI for Zoom

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1. Install with the skills CLI

npx skills add hkuds/cli-anything/cli-anything-zoom --agent claude-code

2. Or install it manually

Download the skill folder and drop it into ~/.claude/skills/ for all projects, or .claude/skills/ to scope it to one repo. Restart Claude Code so it picks up the new skill.

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cli-anything-zoom

CLI harness for Zoom — manage meetings, participants, and recordings from the command line via the Zoom REST API.

Installation

This CLI is installed as part of the cli-anything-zoom package:

pip install cli-anything-zoom

Prerequisites:

Python 3.10+
zoom must be installed on your system

Usage

Basic Commands

# Show help
cli-anything-zoom --help

# Start interactive REPL mode
cli-anything-zoom

# Create a new project
cli-anything-zoom project new -o project.json

# Run with JSON output (for agent consumption)
cli-anything-zoom --json project info -p project.json

REPL Mode

When invoked without a subcommand, the CLI enters an interactive REPL session:

cli-anything-zoom
# Enter commands interactively with tab-completion and history

Command Groups

Auth

Authentication and OAuth2 setup.

Command	Description
`setup`	Configure OAuth app credentials
`login`	Login via OAuth2 browser flow
`status`	Check authentication status
`logout`	Remove saved tokens

Meeting

Meeting management commands.

Command	Description
`create`	Create a new Zoom meeting
`list`	List meetings
`info`	Get meeting details
`update`	Update a meeting
`delete`	Delete a meeting
`join`	Open meeting join URL in browser
`start`	Open meeting start URL in browser (host only)

Participant

Participant management commands.

Command	Description
`add`	Register a participant for a meeting
`add-batch`	Batch register participants from a CSV file
`list`	List registered participants
`remove`	Cancel a participant's registration
`attended`	List participants who attended a past meeting

Recording

Cloud recording management.

Command	Description
`list`	List cloud recordings
`files`	List recording files for a specific meeting
`download`	Download a recording file
`delete`	Delete all recordings for a meeting

Examples

Create a New Project

Create a new zoom project file.

cli-anything-zoom project new -o myproject.json
# Or with JSON output for programmatic use
cli-anything-zoom --json project new -o myproject.json

Interactive REPL Session

Start an interactive session with undo/redo support.

cli-anything-zoom
# Enter commands interactively
# Use 'help' to see available commands
# Use 'undo' and 'redo' for history navigation

State Management

The CLI maintains session state with:

Undo/Redo: Up to 50 levels of history
Project persistence: Save/load project state as JSON
Session tracking: Track modifications and changes

Output Formats

All commands support dual output modes:

Human-readable (default): Tables, colors, formatted text
Machine-readable (--json flag): Structured JSON for agent consumption

# Human output
cli-anything-zoom project info -p project.json

# JSON output for agents
cli-anything-zoom --json project info -p project.json

For AI Agents

When using this CLI programmatically:

Always use --json flag for parseable output
Check return codes - 0 for success, non-zero for errors
Parse stderr for error messages on failure
Use absolute paths for all file operations
Verify outputs exist after export operations

More Information

Full documentation: See README.md in the package
Test coverage: See TEST.md in the package
Methodology: See HARNESS.md in the cli-anything-plugin

Version

1.0.0

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