---
title: "CLI Commands"
icon: "terminal"
description: "Complete reference for the tif1 command-line interface"
keywords:
  - "CLI commands"
  - "command line"
  - "terminal commands"
  - "tif1 CLI"
---

The `tif1` CLI provides quick access to F1 data without writing Python code.

## Installation

The CLI is included with tif1. Verify installation:

```bash
tif1 --version
```python

## Global Options

These options work with all commands.

```bash
tif1 [OPTIONS] COMMAND [ARGS]
```yaml

| Option | Description |
| :--- | :--- |
| `--help` | Show help message and exit |
| `--version` | Show version and exit |
| `--lib [pandas\|polars]` | Choose DataFrame lib |
| `--no-cache` | Disable caching for this command |
| `--debug` | Enable debug logging |

## Commands

### events

List all events (Grand Prix) for a given year.

```bash
tif1 events [YEAR]
```python

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Example">
    ```bash
    tif1 events 2025
```yaml
  </Tab>
  <Tab title="Output">
```python
    2025 F1 Calendar
    ================
    1. Bahrain Grand Prix
    2. Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
    3. Australian Grand Prix
    4. Japanese Grand Prix
    ...
```yaml
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

**Options:**

| Option | Description |
| :--- | :--- |
| `--json` | Output as JSON |
| `--csv` | Output as CSV |

### sessions

List available sessions for a specific event.

```bash
tif1 sessions [YEAR] [EVENT]
```python

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Example">
    ```bash
    tif1 sessions 2025 "Monaco Grand Prix"
    ```python </Tab>
  <Tab title="Output">
```yaml
    Available Sessions:
    - Practice 1
    - Practice 2
    - Practice 3
    - Qualifying
    - Race
```python
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

### laps

Fetch and display lap data.

```bash
tif1 laps [YEAR] [EVENT] [SESSION]
```python

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Example">
    ```bash
    tif1 laps 2025 "Monaco Grand Prix" "Race"
```bash
  </Tab>
  <Tab title="Output">
```yaml
    Loaded 1,247 laps for 20 drivers

    Fastest Laps:
    1. VER - 1:12.345
    2. LEC - 1:12.567
    3. HAM - 1:12.789
    ...
```bash
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

**Options:**

| Option | Description |
| :--- | :--- |
| `--driver TEXT` | Filter to specific driver (3-letter code) |
| `--fastest` | Show only fastest laps |
| `--export PATH` | Export to file (CSV, JSON, or Parquet) |
| `--limit INT` | Limit number of rows displayed |

**Examples:**

```bash
# Get all laps for Verstappen
tif1 laps 2025 "Monaco" "Race" --driver VER

# Export to CSV
tif1 laps 2025 "Monaco" "Race" --export laps.csv

# Show top 10 fastest laps
tif1 laps 2025 "Monaco" "Race" --fastest --limit 10
```python

### telemetry

Fetch telemetry data for a specific lap.

```bash
tif1 telemetry [YEAR] [EVENT] [SESSION] [DRIVER] [LAP_NUMBER]
```python <Tabs>
  <Tab title="Example">
    ```bash
    tif1 telemetry 2025 "Silverstone" "Race" VER 15
```python
  </Tab>
  <Tab title="Output">
```bash
    Telemetry for VER Lap 15
    ========================
    Duration: 87.234s
    Top Speed: 327 km/h
    Avg Speed: 215 km/h

    Samples: 349 data points
```bash
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

**Options:**

| Option | Description |
| :--- | :--- |
| `--export PATH` | Export telemetry to file |
| `--plot` | Generate and display a plot |
| `--columns TEXT` | Comma-separated columns to display |

**Examples:**

```bash
# Export telemetry
tif1 telemetry 2025 "Silverstone" "Race" VER 15 --export tel.csv

# Plot speed trace
tif1 telemetry 2025 "Silverstone" "Race" VER 15 --plot

# Show specific columns
tif1 telemetry 2025 "Silverstone" "Race" VER 15 --columns "Speed,Throttle,Brake"
```python

### drivers

List drivers in a session.

```bash
tif1 drivers [YEAR] [EVENT] [SESSION]
```python

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Example">
    ```bash
    tif1 drivers 2025 "Monaco" "Race"
```python
  </Tab>
  <Tab title="Output">
```python
    Drivers in 2025 Monaco Grand Prix - Race
    =========================================
    VER - Max Verstappen (Red Bull Racing) #33
    HAM - Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) #44
    LEC - Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) #16
    ...
    ```python </Tab>
</Tabs>

**Options:**

| Option | Description |
| :--- | :--- |
| `--json` | Output as JSON |
| `--team TEXT` | Filter by team name |

### weather

Display weather data for a session.

```bash
tif1 weather [YEAR] [EVENT] [SESSION]
```python

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Example">
    ```bash
    tif1 weather 2025 "Singapore" "Race"
```yaml
  </Tab>
  <Tab title="Output">
```yaml
    Weather Data - 2025 Singapore GP Race
    ======================================
    Air Temp: 28-31°C
    Track Temp: 35-42°C
    Humidity: 75-82%
    Rainfall: Yes (Lap 15-23)
    Wind: 5-8 m/s from NE
```bash
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

**Options:**

| Option | Description |
| :--- | :--- |
| `--export PATH` | Export weather data to file |
| `--summary` | Show summary statistics only |

### compare

Compare lap times between drivers.

```bash
tif1 compare [YEAR] [EVENT] [SESSION] [DRIVER1] [DRIVER2]
```python

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Example">
    ```bash
    tif1 compare 2025 "Monaco" "Qualifying" VER LEC
```yaml
  </Tab>
  <Tab title="Output">
```yaml
    Comparison: VER vs LEC
    ======================
    VER Fastest: 1:10.234
    LEC Fastest: 1:10.456
    Delta: +0.222s (LEC slower)

    Sector Comparison:
    S1: VER +0.045s
    S2: LEC -0.012s
    S3: VER +0.189s
    ```python </Tab>
</Tabs>

**Options:**

| Option | Description |
| :--- | :--- |
| `--lap-number INT` | Compare specific lap numbers |
| `--fastest` | Compare fastest laps (default) |
| `--plot` | Generate comparison plot |

### cache

Manage the local cache.

```bash
tif1 cache [COMMAND]
```yaml

**Subcommands:**

| Command | Description |
| :--- | :--- |
| `info` | Show cache statistics |
| `clear` | Clear all cached data |
| `size` | Show cache size on disk |
| `list` | List cached sessions |

**Examples:**

```bash
# Show cache info
tif1 cache info

# Clear cache
tif1 cache clear

# Show cache size
tif1 cache size
```yaml

### config

Display or modify configuration.

```bash
tif1 config [COMMAND]
```yaml

**Subcommands:**

| Command | Description |
| :--- | :--- |
| `show` | Display current configuration |
| `set KEY VALUE` | Set a configuration value |
| `get KEY` | Get a configuration value |
| `reset` | Reset to default configuration |

**Examples:**

```bash
# Show all config
tif1 config show

# Set lib
tif1 config set lib polars

# Get cache directory
tif1 config get cache_dir

# Reset to defaults
tif1 config reset
```bash

## Output Formats

Most commands support multiple output formats.

### JSON

```bash
tif1 laps 2025 "Monaco" "Race" --driver VER --export laps.json
```bash

### CSV

```bash
tif1 laps 2025 "Monaco" "Race" --export laps.csv
```bash

### Parquet

```bash
tif1 laps 2025 "Monaco" "Race" --export laps.parquet
```bash

## Piping and Scripting

The CLI is designed to work well in shell scripts.

```bash
# Get all 2025 events and process
tif1 events 2025 --json | jq '.[] | .name'

# Export laps for all drivers
for driver in VER HAM LEC; do
  tif1 laps 2025 "Monaco" "Race" --driver $driver --export "${driver}_laps.csv"
done

# Check if data exists before processing
if tif1 sessions 2025 "Monaco" | grep -q "Race"; then
  echo "Race data available"
  tif1 laps 2025 "Monaco" "Race" --export race_data.csv
fi
```python ## Environment Variables

The CLI respects all tif1 environment variables.

```bash
# Use polars lib
export TIF1_LIB=polars
tif1 laps 2025 "Monaco" "Race"

# Disable cache
export TIF1_CACHE_ENABLED=false
tif1 laps 2025 "Monaco" "Race"

# Enable debug logging
export TIF1_LOG_LEVEL=DEBUG
tif1 laps 2025 "Monaco" "Race"
```python

## Shell Completion

Enable tab completion for your shell.

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Bash">
    ```bash
    eval "$(_TIF1_COMPLETE=bash_source tif1)" >> ~/.bashrc
```python
  </Tab>
  <Tab title="Zsh">
    ```bash
    eval "$(_TIF1_COMPLETE=zsh_source tif1)" >> ~/.zshrc
```python
  </Tab>
  <Tab title="Fish">
    ```bash
    _TIF1_COMPLETE=fish_source tif1 > ~/.config/fish/completions/tif1.fish
```bash
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

## Error Handling

The CLI provides clear error messages and exit codes.

| Exit Code | Meaning |
| :--- | :--- |
| `0` | Success |
| `1` | General error |
| `2` | Data not found |
| `3` | Network error |
| `4` | Invalid arguments |

```bash
# Check exit code
tif1 laps 2025 "InvalidGP" "Race"
echo $?  # Will be 2 (data not found)
```bash

## Best Practices

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Use Quotes" icon="quote-left">
    Always quote event names with spaces: `"Monaco Grand Prix"`
  </Card>
  <Card title="Export Large Data" icon="download">
    Use `--export` instead of printing large datasets to terminal
  </Card>
  <Card title="Enable Caching" icon="bolt">
    Keep cache enabled for repeated queries
  </Card>
  <Card title="Check Availability" icon="check">
    Use `events` and `sessions` to verify data exists first
  </Card>
</CardGroup>
