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List Command Query Syntax and Multi-Tool Installation

· 2 min read
Erik Osterman
Erik Osterman
Founder @ Cloud Posse

New query syntax for atmos list components and support for installing multiple tools at once with atmos toolchain install.

What Changed​

Simplified Query Syntax for List Commands​

The atmos list components command now supports a simplified query syntax that makes filtering components more intuitive:

# Filter by stack pattern
atmos list components plat-ue2-dev

# Filter by component name
atmos list components vpc

# Combine filters
atmos list components vpc plat-ue2-dev

This replaces the need for verbose --stack flags in many common cases.

New atmos list aliases Subcommand​

View all command aliases—both built-in and user-configured:

atmos list aliases

This command shows:

  • Built-in aliases: Native command shortcuts (e.g., tf → terraform, hf → helmfile)
  • Configured aliases: User-defined shortcuts from your atmos.yaml

The output includes a "Type" column so you can easily distinguish between the two, helping you discover all available shortcuts in your project.

Multi-Tool Installation​

Install multiple tools in a single command:

atmos toolchain install opentofu tflint kubectl helm

Previously, each tool required a separate atmos toolchain install invocation. Now you can batch installations with a progress summary.

Why This Matters​

  • Faster Workflows: Query syntax reduces typing for common list operations
  • Better Discoverability: The aliases command helps teams discover configured shortcuts
  • Streamlined Setup: Multi-tool installation speeds up environment bootstrapping

How to Use It​

Update to the latest version of Atmos:

atmos version install latest

Then try the new features:

# Explore the simplified query syntax
atmos list components --help

# View your configured aliases
atmos list aliases

# Install your toolchain in one command
atmos toolchain install opentofu terraform-docs tflint