Guide for using the Pinecone CLI (pc) to manage Pinecone resources from the terminal.
pinecone-pinecone-cli/SKILL.md
---
name: pinecone-cli
description: Guide for using the Pinecone CLI (pc) to manage Pinecone resources from the terminal. The CLI supports ALL index types (standard, integrated, sparse) and all vector operations — unlike the MCP which only supports integrated indexes. Use for batch operations, vector management, backups, namespaces, CI/CD automation, and full control over Pinecone resources.
argument-hint: install | auth | index [op] | vector [op] | backup | namespace
---
# Pinecone CLI (`pc`)
Manage Pinecone from the terminal. The CLI is especially valuable for vector operations across **all index types** — something the MCP currently can't do.
## CLI vs MCP
| | CLI | MCP |
|---|---|---|
| Index types | All (standard, integrated, sparse) | Integrated only |
| Vector ops (upsert, query, fetch, update, delete) | ✅ | ❌ |
| Text search on integrated indexes | ✅ | ✅ |
| Backups, namespaces, org/project mgmt | ✅ | ❌ |
| CI/CD / scripting | ✅ | ❌ |
---
## Setup
### Install (macOS)… load the full skill through Skill MeInstall the Pinecone Cli skill
If full content is available, it applies in this conversation and stays installed for future sessions.
Not connected yet? It takes about a minute.
Connect your AIOr add it to a project with the CLI
npx @skillme/cli add pinecone-pinecone-cliMCP endpoint
https://skillme.dev/api/mcpUse it across a team
Pin this skill in a team library and every member's AI loads this exact version until an admin updates it.
How Teams works