Say hello to `hf`: a faster, friendlier Hugging Face CLI ✨
Key Insights
Hugging Face has officially renamed its command-line interface from 'huggingface-cli' to 'hf', aiming to improve user experience with a more concise and consistent command structure.
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Why the change matters
- Typing 'huggingface-cli' repeatedly can be cumbersome.
- The previous command structure became cluttered as new features were added.
What's new with 'hf'
- Adopts a clearer format: hf
(e.g., hf auth login
).
- Enhances usability and memorability for developers.
Implications for your workflow
- Transitioning to 'hf' can streamline your command-line interactions.
- Familiarize yourself with the new structure to maintain efficiency.
But first, some context
- This change reflects Hugging Face's commitment to improving developer tools.
- The full rationale and migration notes are detailed in their blog post.