# OpenCLI Agent Pack: Tailscale CLI

Use this when an AI agent needs to work with `tailscale`.

## What this CLI is for
The official CLI from Tailscale. Zero trust networking, tailnet admin, and ssh from the terminal. Supports structured output — good for scripts and agents.

Best for: zero trust networking, tailnet admin, and ssh from the terminal.

## Agent readiness
Great for agents (75/100)
- Structured output is available for parsing.
- Supports non-interactive/scripted use.
- Works well in CI or repeatable automation.

## Install
```sh
brew install tailscale
```

## Verify before real work
```sh
tailscale --help
```
Expected signal: tailscale responds locally; authenticate before real work.

## Safe starting commands
```sh
tailscale --help
```

```sh
tailscale up
```

## Guardrails for agents
- Verify identity/account before running task commands.
- Network access is required; avoid leaking secrets in logs.
- Start read-only, then ask before mutations.

## Suggested agent instruction
You may use Tailscale CLI (`tailscale`) for zero trust networking, tailnet admin, and ssh from the terminal.. First install it if missing, then run the verify command. Start with read-only or inspection commands. Summarize what you found before changing anything. Ask for confirmation before commands that mutate remote state, spend money, deploy, delete data, merge code, or expose secrets.

Source: OpenCLI