Orkestra CLI Reference

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The ork CLI manages the full lifecycle of an Orkestra operator — scaffolding, validation, templating, code generation, runtime execution, and live inspection.

This page provides a brief overview of each command.
Select a command to view its full documentation.


Operator Commands Overview

CommandDescription
ork initScaffold a new operator project (dynamic or typed)
ork validateValidate and merge Katalogs or Komposers
ork planShow what would change if the local Katalog were applied
ork simulateSimulate operator reconciliation in memory — no cluster needed
ork e2eRun declarative end-to-end tests against a real cluster
ork templateRender the merged, post‑validation Katalog
ork generate registryGenerate runtime registry for typed CRDs and hooks
ork runStart the operator runtime
ork reconcileTrigger reconciliation for one or all CRs
ork versionPrint version and build information