Two execution surfaces
| Surface | Best for | Example |
|---|---|---|
| CLI | Humans, shell agents, local files | aeo content import --body-file draft.md |
| MCP | Remote AI agents | aeo_execute_command with command: "agent context" |
Canonical command shape
Prefer noun-first commands:Local-only commands
Some commands should not be expected to work through MCP:| Command | Why |
|---|---|
aeo auth login | Opens a browser and writes local credentials. |
aeo auth logout | Mutates local config. |
aeo update | Updates the local binary. |
aeo drive download | Writes a file to the local filesystem. |
aeo image upload --file | Reads local files. |

