Goal

Use nb CLI only to complete NocoBase bootstrap, lifecycle, and maintenance actions.

Scope

• Bootstrap or connect NocoBase environments through nb init.
• Manage saved CLI environments through nb env.
• Manage app runtime lifecycle through nb app.
• Check and update the nb CLI through nb self.
• Check and update installed NocoBase skills through nb skills.
• Inspect built-in database runtime only when it helps verify or diagnose the selected environment.

Non-Goals

• Do not implement NocoBase business models, UI pages, workflows, or plugins.
• Do not run repository-local helper scripts for install or lifecycle work.
• Do not bypass the official install guide when the user provides an official install URL.