vip import
Import media or SQL database files to an environment.
Usage
vip-import [options]
Options
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
-h, --help |
Retrieve a description, examples, and available options for a (sub)command. (default: false) |
-v, --version |
Retrieve the version number of VIP-CLI currently installed on the local machine. (default: false) |
-d, --debug |
[value] Generate verbose output during command execution to help identify or fix errors or bugs. |
Examples
- Import the local SQL database file "example-file.sql" to the develop environment.
$ vip @example-app.develop import sql example-file.sql
- Import an archived file from a publicly accessible URL to the production environment.
$ vip @example-app.production import media https://www.example.com/uploads.tar.gz
Subcommands
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
sql |
Import a SQL database file to an environment. |
validate-sql |
Validate a local SQL database file prior to import. |
validate-files |
Validate that the directory structure and contents of a local media file directory can be successfully imported. |
media |
Import media files to a production environment from an archived file at a local path or a publicly accessible remote URL. |
Last updated: July 07, 2026