I built a CLI that covers the entire Google Play Developer API

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Learn how to build a CLI for the Google Play Developer API to automate tasks and increase productivity

intermediate Published 31 Mar 2026

Action Steps

Build a CLI tool using a programming language like Python or Node.js to interact with the Google Play Developer API
Configure the API credentials and settings for the CLI tool
Test the CLI tool by uploading an AAB file to the Play Console
Apply the CLI tool to automate repetitive tasks, such as updating app metadata or managing in-app purchases
Compare the efficiency of the CLI tool with manual methods of interacting with the Google Play Developer API

Who Needs to Know This

Developers and DevOps teams can benefit from automating Google Play Developer API tasks, such as uploading AAB files, using a custom CLI tool

Key Insight

💡 Automating tasks with a CLI tool can save time and increase productivity for developers and DevOps teams

Key Takeaways

Learn how to build a CLI for the Google Play Developer API to automate tasks and increase productivity

I was uploading an AAB to the Play Console last year and thought — why am I still clicking through...