SuiteCloud CLI Prerequisites for Development in NetSuite 2026.1

TL;DR: To use the SuiteCloud Developer Assistant effectively, ensure you meet the prerequisites, which include having the latest version of SuiteCloud CLI installed, enabling the SuiteCloud Developer Framework (SDF), and authenticating your NetSuite account.

SuiteCloud CLI Prerequisites

Before activating the local proxy, you must ensure that the following prerequisites are met:

• Install and configure SuiteCloud CLI: Ensure you have the latest version of the SuiteCloud CLI installed. This command-line interface is essential for interacting with NetSuite's SuiteCloud platform. For more information, see SuiteCloud CLI for Node.js.
• Enable SuiteCloud Developer Framework (SDF): Confirm that your NetSuite account has the SDF feature enabled. This will allow you to develop and deploy applications effectively.
• Account authentication: You must authenticate using the appropriate NetSuite account. For more information, see account:setup. Follow the suitecloud account:setup command to initiate browser-based authentication, which will guide you through the login process. Note that this command operates in interactive mode and will not function with the Windows Subsystem for Linux.

Command Example

To set up your account for the current SuiteCloud project, use the following command:

suitecloud account:setup

Upon execution, you will be prompted to select or create an authentication ID. Here’s an example of what you may encounter during setup:

Select or create an authentication ID (a custom alias you give to a specific account-role combination):
***The authentication ID that you select or create will be set up as default. > Create a new authentication ID.
Enter an authentication ID: myDevRole

This setup results in an output confirming that your account has been authenticated, showing the associated company and role:

The account has been authenticated for the following company and role: DB 9006 OneWorld for My Account Name [Developer]. This project will use the authentication ID "myDevRole" as default. If you want to change your default credentials, run "suitecloud account:setup" again.
The account has been successfully set up.

Key Takeaways

• Ensure you have the latest SuiteCloud CLI version installed.
• Enable the SuiteCloud Developer Framework in your account.
• Authenticate your account using the browser-based suitecloud account:setup command before proceeding.