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+# mmctl
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+`mmctl` is a remote CLI tool that lets you manage your Mattermost instance from the terminal.
+
+The project's documentation can be accessed within the [the Mattermost documentation](https://docs.mattermost.com/manage/mmctl-command-line-tool.html).