Framework CLI

Fusion Framework CLI is a command-line tool for developing, building, and publishing applications and portal templates within the Fusion Framework ecosystem. It streamlines workflows, automates common tasks, and supports modern CI/CD pipelines.

What you can build:

• Fusion Applications: Interactive web apps that run within the Fusion Portal
• Portal Templates: Customizable portal configurations for different business contexts

Key capabilities:

• Development server with hot reload and service discovery
• Application manifest and configuration management
• Automated building, bundling, and deployment
• Environment-specific configuration handling
• Integrated authentication and authorization
• CI/CD pipeline support with automated publishing

Prerequisites

• Node.js (LTS version recommended)
• pnpm (or npm/yarn) package manager
• Fusion Framework app or portal project (or create a new one)
• Access to Fusion services (for authentication and deployment)

Features & Benefits

• 🚀 Unified developer experience: Single tool for the entire development lifecycle - from local development to production deployment
• ⚡ Rapid local development: Built-in dev server with hot reload, service discovery, and real-time feedback
• 🎯 Environment-specific configuration: Seamlessly manage manifests and configs across dev, test, and production environments
• 🔐 Integrated authentication: Secure your apps locally and in CI/CD with Azure AD integration and token management
• 🔍 Service discovery: Built-in support for Fusion services with automatic endpoint resolution
• 📦 Automated bundling & deployment: One-command building, packaging, and publishing to Fusion registry
• 🏗️ Extensible architecture: Support for apps, portals, widgets, and future Fusion components
• 📚 Comprehensive documentation: Migration guides, detailed setup instructions, and troubleshooting resources

Getting Started

Install the CLI

pnpm add -D @equinor/fusion-framework-cli

Initialize or update your app's manifest and config files

Create the required configuration files for your app:

• app.manifest.ts - Defines your app's metadata and capabilities
• app.config.ts - Contains runtime configuration and environment variables

See Developing Apps for detailed setup and configuration guidance.

Start the development server

pnpm fusion-framework-cli dev

Log in to the Fusion Framework (if needed)

pnpm fusion-framework-cli auth login

Build and publish your app

pnpm fusion-framework-cli publish --env <environment>

Upload configuration

pnpm fusion-framework-cli app config --publish --env <environment>

Tip: For CI/CD and automation, set the FUSION_TOKEN environment variable. See Authentication for details.

Common Commands

Command	Description
pnpm fusion-framework-cli auth ...	Authenticate with Fusion
pnpm fusion-framework-cli app ...	Working with Fusion applications
pnpm fusion-framework-cli portal ...	Working with Fusion portal templates
pnpm fusion-framework-cli disco ...	Service discovery and resolution

Example: package.json

A minimal example for a Fusion Framework app:

{
  "name": "@equinor/fusion-framework-app",
  "version": "1.0.0",
  "description": "My Fusion Framework Application",
  "main": "dist/bundle.js",
  "files": [
    "dist/",
    "assets/",
    "README.md"
  ],
  "scripts": {
    "build": "fusion-framework-cli app build",
    "dev": "fusion-framework-cli dev",
    "publish": "fusion-framework-cli app publish"
  },
  "devDependencies": {
    "@equinor/fusion-framework-cli": "^11.0.0"
  }
}

Key fields:

• main: Required - Points to your build output directory (CLI uses this to determine where to place built files)
• files: Specifies which files to include in your app bundle
• scripts: Convenient shortcuts for common CLI commands

Note: The CLI determines the build output location from the main field in your package.json. If not specified, it defaults to dist/bundle.js.

Documentation

Getting Started

• Developing Apps: Complete guide to building, configuring, and deploying Fusion applications
• Developing Portals: Guide to building, configuring, and publishing portal templates

Setup & Configuration

• Authentication: Setting up authentication for local development and CI/CD environments
• libsecret Installation: Fix credential storage issues on Linux systems

Migration & Updates

• Migration Guide: v10 to v11: Breaking changes, deprecated commands, and upgrade instructions

Additional Resources

• CLI Command Reference: Detailed documentation of all available commands and options

• CI/CD Best Practices: Automated workflows and deployment strategies

• Troubleshooting Guide: Common issues and solutions

  Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Authentication & Credentials

• Authentication issues? See Authentication Guide for token setup and troubleshooting
• libsecret errors on Linux? Install libsecret using our installation guide

CLI & Commands

• Command not found? Ensure node_modules/.bin is in your PATH or use pnpm/npx
• Permission errors? Check that you have the correct access rights to Fusion services

Build & Development

• Build errors? Verify your app.manifest.ts and app.config.ts files for syntax errors
• Dev server not starting? Check for port conflicts (default: 3000) or use --port option
• Missing dependencies? Ensure all required packages are installed with pnpm install

Publishing & Deployment

• Upload failures? Verify your app is registered in the Fusion App Admin
• Environment issues? Check that you're using the correct --env parameter

Getting Help

• Detailed troubleshooting: See our comprehensive troubleshooting guide
• Found a bug? Open an issue on our GitHub repository
• Need support? Check the docs folder or reach out to the Fusion team