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Tailor CLI
Command-line tool for uploading, sharing, and managing documents on Tailor.
Quickstart
npm install -g @tailor-app/cli
tailor login --email you@company.com
tailor upload ./my-document.docx --shareInstallation
From npm (recommended)
npm install -g @tailor-app/cli
tailor --helpRequires Node.js 20+.
From the repo (development)
cd tools/tailor-cli
npm install
npm run buildRun commands via node bin/tailor.js <command> or set up a shell alias.
PACT Protocol vs Tailor CLI
The PACT protocol has its own standalone CLI (@pact-protocol/cli) for vendor-neutral coordination. Here's how it relates to the Tailor CLI:
| Package | Scope | When to use |
|---|---|---|
@pact-protocol/cli |
Coordination only: join, intent, constrain, object, poll, done, escalate | Building framework-agnostic PACT integrations that work with any PACT-compliant server |
@tailor-app/cli |
Everything: PACT coordination + document content + platform features | Working on the Tailor platform — uploads, reviews, sharing, signing, plus PACT via tailor tap |
The Tailor CLI is a superset. It includes everything @pact-protocol/cli does (via tailor tap) plus Tailor-specific content and platform operations. If you're building on Tailor, use @tailor-app/cli. If you're building a framework-agnostic PACT integration, use @pact-protocol/cli.
tailor tap Command Classification
Coordination (also available in @pact-protocol/cli):
tap join, tap leave, tap agents, tap intent, tap intents, tap constrain, tap constraints, tap salience, tap salience-map, tap object, tap poll, tap watch, tap done, tap completions, tap lock, tap unlock, tap escalate, tap ask-human, tap resolve
Content operations (Tailor-specific):
tap get, tap sections, tap propose, tap proposals, tap approve, tap reject, tap events, tap diff
Platform operations (Tailor-specific):
upload, download, share, sign, list, status, docs, reviews, comments, changes, tag, keys, admin, attach, pages
Product Modules
Tailor has grown beyond documents into vertical product modules. The CLI currently covers the core platform; module-specific commands are planned.
| Module | Backend | CLI Status | MCP Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core (Documents) | src/WebApi/Features/ |
21 commands, 40 MCP tools | Available | Full coverage |
| Source | sites/source/ |
Planned | Planned | Verified knowledge graph — source.tailor.au/api/... (REST only today) |
| Spark | src/WebApi/Features/Spark/ |
Planned | Planned | Early learning CCMS — NQF evidence, learning stories, parent portal |
| Praxis | src/WebApi/Features/Praxis/ |
Planned (low) | Planned (low) | GP practice management — consultations, patients, MBS coding |
| Voice | src/WebApi/Features/TailorVoice/ |
N/A | N/A | AI phone agent — real-time telephony, webhook-driven |
| PACT (open protocol) | github.com/TailorAU/pact |
N/A | N/A | Spec + npm packages; public home is the GitHub repo |
Planned CLI Commands
tailor source search --jurisdiction QLD --query "workplace safety"
tailor source facts --id fact_abc123
tailor source ingest --url "https://legislation.qld.gov.au/..."
tailor spark students --school <schoolId>
tailor spark stories --student <studentId>
tailor spark nqf evidence --student <studentId>Planned MCP Tools
| Tool | Module | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
tailor_source_search |
Source | Search verified legislation by jurisdiction/keyword |
tailor_source_fact |
Source | Retrieve a specific verified fact by ID |
tailor_source_ingest |
Source | Submit legislation for ingestion |
tailor_spark_students |
Spark | List/manage students for a school |
tailor_spark_story |
Spark | Generate or read learning stories |
Authentication
The CLI uses API keys for authentication. Keys are prefixed with tailor_sk_ and sent as X-Api-Key headers.
For AI agents and CI/CD (recommended)
Set an environment variable — no tailor login needed:
export TAILOR_API_KEY=tailor_sk_your_key
tailor list # works immediatelyOptionally set the base URL (defaults to https://api.tailor.au):
export TAILOR_BASE_URL=https://api.tailor.auEnvironment variables take precedence over stored configuration.
Store a key to disk
tailor login --key tailor_sk_your_key --url https://api.tailor.auVerify current auth
tailor login --checkInteractive login (humans only)
tailor login --email you@company.comNote:
tailor loginwithout flags is interactive and requires a terminal. In non-TTY environments (CI, AI agents), it prints guidance and exits.
Command Reference
tailor login
Configure API key and base URL for the CLI.
tailor login --key tailor_sk_abc123 # Store API key
tailor login --key tailor_sk_abc123 --url https://api.tailor.au
tailor login --check # Verify current auth
tailor login --email you@company.com # Interactive magic link
tailor login # Fully interactive (TTY only)Non-interactive two-step login (for AI agents):
tailor login --email you@company.com # Step 1: sends code, exits
tailor login --email you@company.com --code 874653 # Step 2: verifies, saves tokenOptions:
| Flag | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|
--key <apiKey> |
API key (must start with tailor_sk_) |
— |
--url <baseUrl> |
Base URL for the Tailor API | https://api.tailor.au |
--check |
Validate current auth and exit (no prompts) | — |
--email <email> |
Account email for magic link auth | — |
--code <code> |
Verification code (use with --email for non-interactive login) |
— |
--code-only |
Skip browser auth, use code entry only | — |
tailor upload <files...>
Upload one or more documents. Supports files, folders, and glob patterns.
tailor upload ./report.docx
tailor upload ./report.md
tailor upload ./docs/ # upload all supported files in folder (recursive)
tailor upload ./docs/*.docx
tailor upload ./deliverables/*.docx --share --public
tailor upload ./budget.xlsx --share --permission CommentOnly
tailor upload ./docs/*.docx --json
tailor upload --stdin --title "Pitch Deck" < one-pager.html
cat one-pager.html | tailor upload --stdin --title "Pitch Deck" --format html
python build.py | tailor upload --stdin --title "Generated Report" --jsonWhen a folder is passed, it is scanned recursively for supported file types (.docx, .pdf, .html, .htm, .md).
Arguments:
| Argument | Description |
|---|---|
<files...> |
One or more file paths, folder paths, or glob patterns |
Options:
| Flag | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|
--share |
Create shareable links after upload | false |
--permission <perm> |
Share permission: ReadOnly, CommentOnly, FullReview |
ReadOnly |
--public |
Public links (no email verification) | false |
--stdin |
Read file content from stdin (pipe-friendly) | false |
--title <title> |
Override document title after upload | — |
--format <fmt> |
Content format for stdin: html, md, docx |
html |
--json |
Output results as JSON (suppresses human UI) | false |
tailor share — Share Links
Create and manage shareable document links.
tailor share create <documentId>
Create a shareable link for a document.
tailor share create a1b2c3d4 --permission FullReview
tailor share create a1b2c3d4 --public --json
tailor share a1b2c3d4 # shortcut for share create| Flag | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|
--permission <perm> |
ReadOnly, CommentOnly, FullReview |
FullReview |
--public |
No email verification required | false |
--access <mode> |
open, closed-individual, closed-org |
open |
--reviewers <emails> |
Comma-separated emails (for closed-individual) | — |
--domain <domain> |
Allowed email domain (for closed-org) | — |
--json |
Output raw JSON | false |
tailor share list <documentId>
Show document info for a given document.
tailor share list a1b2c3d4
tailor share list a1b2c3d4 --jsontailor share delete <documentId>
Revoke the share link for a document.
tailor share delete a1b2c3d4
tailor share delete a1b2c3d4 --jsontailor sign — Document Signing
Request and manage document signatures. When all parties sign, a signed PDF is generated and all parties receive a "Consensus Reached" email.
tailor sign request <documentId>
Request signatures on a finalised document.
tailor sign request a1b2c3d4 --signatories "Rick:rick@corp.com,Alice:alice@corp.com"
tailor sign request a1b2c3d4 --signatories "Rick:rick@corp.com" --order sequential --message "Please sign the extension letter" --deadline 2026-04-01| Flag | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|
--signatories <list> |
Required. Comma-separated Name:email pairs |
— |
--order <order> |
parallel or sequential |
parallel |
--message <msg> |
Message to include in the signing email | — |
--deadline <date> |
Deadline (ISO date) | — |
--json |
Output raw JSON | — |
tailor sign status <requestId>
Check the status of a signature request.
tailor sign status f8e7d6c5-b4a3-2109-8765-432109876543tailor sign cancel <requestId>
Cancel a pending signature request.
tailor sign cancel f8e7d6c5-b4a3-2109-8765-432109876543tailor sign submit <accessToken>
Submit a signature using the access token from the email link.
tailor sign submit abc123def456 --name "Rick Johnson"tailor sign decline <accessToken>
Decline to sign a document.
tailor sign decline abc123def456 --reason "Need legal review first"tailor sign view <accessToken>
View signing page details for an access token.
tailor sign view abc123def456tailor docs — Document Content
Read, update, and list document content.
tailor docs get <documentId>
Read document content as Markdown (pipe-friendly).
tailor docs get a1b2c3d4 # prints markdown to stdout
tailor docs get a1b2c3d4 > doc.md # save to file
tailor docs get a1b2c3d4 --json # wrap in JSON envelope
tailor docs get a1b2c3d4 --format json # same as --json| Flag | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|
--format <fmt> |
markdown, json |
markdown |
--json |
Wrap output in JSON envelope | false |
tailor docs update <documentId>
Update document content from a file or stdin.
tailor docs update a1b2c3d4 --file report.html
tailor docs update a1b2c3d4 --file report.docx --replace
cat report.html | tailor docs update a1b2c3d4
tailor docs update a1b2c3d4 --file report.html --json| Flag | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|
--file <path> |
Path to file (HTML, MD, DOCX) | — |
--html |
Treat content as HTML | false |
--replace |
Replace the entire document file (multipart) | false |
--json |
Output raw JSON | false |
tailor docs list
List your documents (alias for tailor list with extra options).
tailor docs list
tailor docs list --tag regulation --json
tailor docs list --per-page 10 --page 2| Flag | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|
--page <n> |
Page number | 1 |
--per-page <n> |
Results per page | 50 |
--tag <tag> |
Filter by tag (repeatable) | — |
--json |
Output raw JSON | false |
tailor list
List all your documents.
tailor list
tailor list --jsonOptions:
| Flag | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|
--json |
Output as JSON | false |
tailor keys create
Create a new API key.
tailor keys create --name "CI Pipeline"
tailor keys create --name "LCC Upload" --scopes "documents:read,documents:write"
tailor keys create --name "Temp Key" --expires 30
tailor keys create --name "claude-code" --jsonOptions:
| Flag | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|
--name <name> |
Key name (required) | — |
--json |
Output raw JSON | false |
--scopes <scopes> |
Comma-separated scopes | documents:read,documents:write |
--expires <days> |
Days until expiry | 365 |
tailor keys list
List all active API keys.
tailor keys list
tailor keys list --json| Flag | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|
--json |
Output raw JSON | false |
tailor keys revoke
Revoke an API key.
tailor keys revoke key_abc123
tailor keys revoke key_abc123 --json| Flag | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|
--json |
Output raw JSON | false |
tailor tap — PACT Protocol
Collaborate on documents at machine speed. The tap command group lets AI agents join documents, propose edits, review proposals, and coordinate via the PACT protocol.
Command Reference
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
tailor tap join <docId> --as <name> |
Register as an agent on a document |
tailor tap leave <docId> |
Unregister from a document |
tailor tap get <docId> |
Get document content (Markdown, HTML, or DOCX text) |
tailor tap sections <docId> |
Show section tree with stable IDs (.md, .html, .docx) |
tailor tap propose <docId> --section <id> |
Propose an edit to a section |
tailor tap proposals <docId> |
List active proposals |
tailor tap approve <docId> <proposalId> |
Approve a proposal |
tailor tap reject <docId> <proposalId> --reason <text> |
Reject a proposal |
tailor tap agents <docId> |
List active agents |
tailor tap escalate <docId> --message <text> |
Escalate to human reviewer |
tailor tap events <docId> |
View event history |
tailor tap lock <docId> --section <id> |
Lock a section for editing |
tailor tap unlock <docId> --section <id> |
Unlock a section |
tailor tap intent <docId> --section <id> --goal <text> |
Declare an intent on a section |
tailor tap intents <docId> |
List intents on a document |
tailor tap constrain <docId> --section <id> --boundary <text> |
Publish a constraint |
tailor tap constraints <docId> |
List constraints on a document |
tailor tap salience <docId> --section <id> --score <0-10> |
Set salience score for a section |
tailor tap salience-map <docId> |
View salience heat map |
tailor tap object <docId> --proposal <id> --reason <text> |
Object to a proposal |
Supported Document Formats
PACT works with any document format Tailor supports:
| Format | Section Parsing | Proposals | Content Retrieval |
|---|---|---|---|
Markdown (.md) |
✅ ATX headings | ✅ Full | ✅ Raw Markdown |
HTML (.html) |
✅ <h1>–<h6> tags |
✅ Full | ✅ Raw HTML |
DOCX (.docx) |
✅ Word heading styles | ✅ Full | ✅ Text projection |
PDF (.pdf) |
✅ Via DOCX conversion | ✅ Full | ✅ Text projection |
All formats produce the same sec:slug/child-slug section IDs, so agents interact identically regardless of source format.
tailor tap join
tailor tap join abc123 --as "legal-reviewer" --role reviewer| Flag | Description | Required |
|---|---|---|
--as <agentName> |
Agent name | Yes |
--role <role> |
Agent role | No |
tailor tap get
Outputs document content to stdout so it can be piped. For Markdown and HTML, raw source is returned; for DOCX and PDF, a text projection is returned:
tailor tap get abc123 > document.md
tailor tap get abc123 --section sec_01 | head -20| Flag | Description | Required |
|---|---|---|
--section <sectionId> |
Get single section | No |
tailor tap propose
Propose a change using a file or inline content:
# From a file
tailor tap propose abc123 --section sec_01 --file ./revised-intro.md --summary "Tightened intro"
# Inline content
tailor tap propose abc123 --section sec_01 --content "New paragraph text" --summary "Fixed typo"| Flag | Description | Required |
|---|---|---|
--section <sectionId> |
Target section | Yes |
--file <path> |
Read content from file | One of --file / --content |
--content <text> |
Inline content | One of --file / --content |
--summary <text> |
Change summary | No |
--reasoning <text> |
Reasoning for change | No |
tailor tap proposals
tailor tap proposals abc123
tailor tap proposals abc123 --section sec_01 --status pending --json| Flag | Description | Required |
|---|---|---|
--section <sectionId> |
Filter by section | No |
--status <status> |
Filter by status | No |
--json |
Output as JSON | No |
tailor tap lock / unlock
tailor tap lock abc123 --section sec_01 --ttl 60
tailor tap unlock abc123 --section sec_01| Flag | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|
--section <sectionId> |
Section to lock/unlock | Required |
--ttl <seconds> |
Lock time-to-live | 30 |
tailor tap intent
Declare what you want to achieve in a section — before writing any text:
tailor tap intent abc123 --section sec:liability --goal "Add currency risk language" --category compliance| Flag | Description | Required |
|---|---|---|
--section <sectionId> |
Target section | Yes |
--goal <text> |
What you want to achieve | Yes |
--category <category> |
e.g. compliance, clarity, structure |
No |
tailor tap intents
tailor tap intents abc123
tailor tap intents abc123 --section sec:liability --json| Flag | Description | Required |
|---|---|---|
--section <sectionId> |
Filter by section | No |
--json |
Output as JSON | No |
tailor tap constrain
Publish a boundary condition — what must or must not happen:
tailor tap constrain abc123 --section sec:liability --boundary "Liability cap must not exceed $2M" --category commercial| Flag | Description | Required |
|---|---|---|
--section <sectionId> |
Target section | Yes |
--boundary <text> |
Boundary condition | Yes |
--category <category> |
e.g. regulatory, commercial, technical |
No |
tailor tap constraints
tailor tap constraints abc123
tailor tap constraints abc123 --section sec:liability --json| Flag | Description | Required |
|---|---|---|
--section <sectionId> |
Filter by section | No |
--json |
Output as JSON | No |
tailor tap salience
Signal how much you care about a section (0 = don't care, 10 = critical):
tailor tap salience abc123 --section sec:liability --score 9| Flag | Description | Required |
|---|---|---|
--section <sectionId> |
Target section | Yes |
--score <0-10> |
Salience score | Yes |
tailor tap salience-map
View the salience heat map showing where agent attention is concentrated:
tailor tap salience-map abc123
tailor tap salience-map abc123 --json| Flag | Description | Required |
|---|---|---|
--json |
Output as JSON | No |
tailor tap object
Object to a proposal (objection-based merge — silence = consent):
tailor tap object abc123 --proposal prop_xyz --reason "Violates liability cap constraint"| Flag | Description | Required |
|---|---|---|
--proposal <proposalId> |
Proposal to object to | Yes |
--reason <text> |
Reason for objection | Yes |
Agent Workflow Example
# 1. Join the document
tailor tap join abc123 --as "legal-reviewer" --role reviewer
# 2. Read the document
tailor tap get abc123 > doc.md
# 3. View sections
tailor tap sections abc123
# 4. Lock, propose, unlock
tailor tap lock abc123 --section sec_01 --ttl 60
tailor tap propose abc123 --section sec_01 --file ./revised.md --summary "Compliance fix"
tailor tap unlock abc123 --section sec_01
# 5. Another agent approves
tailor tap approve abc123 prop_abc
# 6. Leave when done
tailor tap leave abc123Multi-Agent Example
# Agent A joins as editor
tailor tap join abc123 --as "editor-agent" --role editor
# Agent B joins as reviewer
tailor tap join abc123 --as "review-agent" --role reviewer
# Agent A proposes an edit
tailor tap propose abc123 --section sec_02 --file ./rewrite.md --summary "Rewrite methodology"
# Agent B reviews and approves
tailor tap proposals abc123 --section sec_02
tailor tap approve abc123 prop_xyz
# If stuck, escalate to human
tailor tap escalate abc123 --section sec_03 --message "Legal clause needs human review"Intent-Constraint-Salience (ICS) Example
Align before you write — critical when agents have confidential contexts:
# Agent A (legal): Declare intent — tells everyone WHAT, not WHY
tailor tap intent abc123 --section sec:liability \
--goal "Add currency risk allocation language" --category legal
# Agent B (commercial): Publish constraint — sets boundaries
tailor tap constrain abc123 --section sec:liability \
--boundary "Total liability must not exceed $2M AUD" --category commercial
# Agent C (compliance): Set salience — signal this section is critical
tailor tap salience abc123 --section sec:liability --score 10
# Agent A: Check constraints before writing
tailor tap constraints abc123 --section sec:liability
tailor tap salience-map abc123
# Agent A: Propose text satisfying all constraints
tailor tap propose abc123 --section sec:liability \
--file ./revised-liability.md \
--summary "Currency risk clause — within $2M cap, references CPS 230"
# If silence (no objections) → auto-merges after TTL
# If Agent B disagrees:
tailor tap object abc123 --proposal prop_xyz \
--reason "Currency risk exposure exceeds the $2M liability cap"
# Escalate to human if agents can't resolve
tailor tap escalate abc123 --section sec:liability \
--message "Agents disagree on liability cap vs. currency risk allocation"BYOK Invite Flow — Connect External Agents
PACT uses a BYOK (Bring Your Own Key) model. Document owners create scoped invite tokens for external AI agents. Agents join anonymously — no Tailor account needed.
# 1. Create an invite (you are the document owner)
tailor tap invite create DOC_ID --label "Legal Review Agent" --context-mode SectionScoped --expires 24h
# → Token: a1b2c3d4e5f6... (give this to the external agent)
# 2. External agent joins anonymously:
curl -X POST https://api.tailor.au/api/pact/DOC_ID/join-token \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"agentName": "legal-bot", "token": "a1b2c3d4e5f6..."}'
# → { registrationId, apiKey: "tailor_sk_scoped_...", contextMode, allowedSections }
# 3. Agent uses the scoped key for all PACT operationsInvite options:
| Flag | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|
--label <name> |
Human-readable label | Required |
--context-mode <mode> |
Full, SectionScoped, Neighbourhood, SummaryOnly | Full |
--allowed-sections <ids> |
Comma-separated section IDs | All |
--max-agents <n> |
Max concurrent agents per invite | Unlimited |
--expires <duration> |
Expiry (e.g., 24h, 7d) | None |
--role <role> |
Pre-assigned role (editor, reviewer, observer) | None |
--webhook <url> |
POST callback when an agent joins | None |
MCP Server (stdio)
For MCP-compatible agents (Cursor, Claude Desktop, Windsurf):
{
"mcpServers": {
"tailor": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@tailor-app/cli", "mcp", "serve"],
"env": {
"TAILOR_API_KEY": "<scoped-key-from-join-token>",
"TAILOR_BASE_URL": "https://api.tailor.au"
}
}
}
}HTTP MCP Endpoint
For remote/cloud agents (Claude API, server-side agents):
- Endpoint:
https://api.tailor.au/mcp(streamable HTTP) - Discovery:
https://api.tailor.au/.well-known/mcp.json - Auth:
X-Api-Keyheader with scoped key fromjoin-token
OpenAI GPT Actions
Import the PACT-focused OpenAPI spec into a Custom GPT:
- GPT Builder > Configure > Actions > Import from URL
- Enter:
https://api.tailor.au/openapi/tap.json - Auth: API Key, header
X-Api-Key, value = scoped key fromjoin-token
tailor comments
Add and manage comments on a document. The --para flag accepts PACT section IDs from tailor tap sections.
# List comments
tailor comments list <docId>
tailor comments list <docId> --json --unresolved
# Add a comment (use section IDs from `tap sections` as --para values)
tailor tap sections <docId> # get section IDs first
tailor comments add <docId> --para "sec:my-doc/introduction" --text "This section needs a date reference."
# Resolve a comment
tailor comments resolve <commentId>Tip for agents: Run
tailor tap sections <docId>to discover section IDs, then use those as--paravalues when adding comments.
Examples
LCC Quickstart: Upload 26 deliverables with shareable links
# Configure for production
tailor login --key tailor_sk_lcc_production_key
# Upload all DOCX files and generate public share links
tailor upload ./deliverables/*.docx --share --public
# Output:
# Uploading 26 file(s)...
#
# ✓ LCC-Policy-Report.docx → a1b2c3d4
# https://tailor.au/share/abc123...
# ✓ LCC-Budget-Analysis.docx → e5f6g7h8
# https://tailor.au/share/def456...
# ...
# ✓ 26/26 uploaded successfully
#
# Shareable Links:
# LCC-Policy-Report: https://tailor.au/share/abc123...
# LCC-Budget-Analysis: https://tailor.au/share/def456...Upload Markdown files
# Upload a single Markdown file
tailor upload ./report.md --share
# Upload all Markdown files in a directory
tailor upload ./docs/*.md --share --publicMarkdown files are converted to HTML on upload for preview, with the original .md preserved as the source of truth.
CI/CD Integration
# Set credentials via environment variables
export TAILOR_API_KEY=tailor_sk_ci_key
export TAILOR_BASE_URL=https://api.tailor.au
# Upload build artifacts
tailor upload ./output/*.docx --share --json > upload-results.jsonLocal Development
# Point to local API
tailor login --url http://localhost:7255 --key tailor_sk_dev_key
# Upload a test document
tailor upload ./test-fixtures/demo.docx
# List documents
tailor list --jsonShare with specific permissions
# Read-only share (default)
tailor share abc123
# Allow comments
tailor share abc123 --permission CommentOnly
# Full review access, no email verification
tailor share abc123 --permission FullReview --publicEnvironment Variables
| Variable | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|
TAILOR_API_KEY |
API key for authentication | — |
TAILOR_BASE_URL |
Base URL for the Tailor API | https://api.tailor.au |
Environment variables override stored configuration.
Config Storage
Configuration is stored locally using the conf package:
- Windows:
%APPDATA%/tailor-cli/config.json - macOS:
~/Library/Preferences/tailor-cli/config.json - Linux:
~/.config/tailor-cli/config.json
Run tailor login to see the exact path.
Troubleshooting
| Problem | Cause | Fix |
|---|---|---|
Not authenticated |
No API key configured | Run tailor login --key tailor_sk_... or set TAILOR_API_KEY env var |
HTTP 401: Unauthorized |
Session expired or invalid key | Re-authenticate: tailor login --email <email> or tailor login --key <key> |
HTTP 403: Forbidden |
Key lacks required scopes | Create a new key: tailor keys create --name "agent" --scopes "documents:read,documents:write" |
Could not connect to https://api.tailor.au |
Wrong URL or server unreachable | Check URL: tailor login --url <url>. For local dev: http://localhost:7255 |
HTTP 404: Server returned HTML |
Base URL points to web app (tailor.au) instead of API | tailor login --url https://api.tailor.au or export TAILOR_BASE_URL=https://api.tailor.au |
Section not found |
Section ID changed or is invalid | Run tailor tap sections <docId> to list current valid section IDs |
Lock failed |
Section already locked by another agent | Wait for TTL expiry or check tailor tap sections <docId> for lock info |
Already joined |
Agent already registered on the document | Run tailor tap leave <docId> first, then re-join |
Proposal stuck in pending |
Waiting for approvals per policy | Check the document's ApprovalPolicy. Use objection-based merge for faster flow |
ENOENT on upload |
File path doesn't exist | Check the file path. Use quotes around paths with spaces |
| Commands not found after update | Old version cached | Run npm cache clean --force && npm install -g @tailor-app/cli |
For more detailed debugging, see the PACT Getting Started Guide.
Requirements
- Node.js >= 20.0.0
- A Tailor account with an API key
Tech Stack
- Commander.js — CLI framework
- chalk — Terminal colors
- ora — Terminal spinners
- conf — Persistent config
- glob — File pattern matching