huggingface/hf-cli
FreeHF CLI tool for Hub operations
FreeFree tier
About huggingface/hf-cli
Command-line interface tool for interacting with the Hugging Face Hub, enabling users to upload, download, and manage models, datasets, and Spaces. It is part of the Hugging Face ecosystem and is available as an open-source, free tool.
Key Features
Upload models and datasets to the Hugging Face Hub
Download models and datasets from the Hugging Face Hub
Manage repositories (create, delete, list)
CLI-based interaction with Hugging Face services
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Free and open source
- Lightweight command-line interface
- Seamless integration with Hugging Face ecosystem
- Supports large file transfers and resumable uploads
Cons
- Requires a Hugging Face account for most operations
- Limited to Hugging Face Hub; not for other model registries
- Command-line only, no graphical interface
Best For
Model deployment and management via command lineDataset version control and distributionAutomating Hugging Face Hub operations in scriptsIntegrating Hugging Face Hub into CI/CD pipelines