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Master Kafka operations using the command line interface The Kafka CLI provides powerful tools for managing topics, producing and consuming messages, and monitoring consumer groups. These tutorials walk you through essential CLI operations with practical examples. What you’ll learn:
  • How to create, describe, and manage Kafka topics
  • How to produce and consume messages from the command line
  • How to work with consumer groups and monitor offsets
  • How to use Kafka Connect in standalone mode

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Available CLI tutorials

ToolPurposeTutorial
kafka-topicsCreate, list, describe, alter topicsTopic management
kafka-console-producerSend messages to topicsProducer CLI
kafka-console-consumerRead messages from topicsConsumer CLI
kafka-console-consumerDemonstrate consumer groupsConsumer groups
kafka-consumer-groupsManage and reset consumer groupsGroup management
connect-standaloneRun Kafka Connect connectorsConnect CLI
CLI commands use platform-specific extensions: .bat for Windows, .sh for Mac and Linux. These tutorials show commands without extensions for brevity.
See it in practice with ConduktorWhile the CLI is powerful for scripting and automation, Conduktor Console provides a visual interface for all these operations. Use both together for maximum productivity.