
ActiveState CLI
by activestate
Command-line tool for managing language runtime environments and package dependencies via ActiveState Platform.
What it does
ActiveState CLI provides a powerful interface to the ActiveState Platform, allowing developers to isolate project environments, manage language runtimes (Python, Perl, Tcl), and handle package dependencies without manual configuration. It acts as a virtual environment manager and a replacement for traditional Makefiles.
Tools
runtime_manage: Create and switch between language runtime environments.dependency_sync: Syncs project package dependencies from the platform.env_setup: Configures project-specific environment variables and secrets.
Installation
Since this is a system CLI, it is typically used as a tool provided to the AI via a shell wrapper. For MCP integration, use a shell-bridge server:
{
"mcpServers": {
"activestate": {
"command": "state",
"args": ["run"]
}
}
}
Supported hosts
- Claude Desktop
Quick install
sh <(curl -q https://platform.activestate.com/dl/cli/install.sh)Information
- Pricing
- freemium
- Published
- 5/24/2026
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