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# Legacy Wix CLI for Apps Command Reference

<blockquote class="warning">

**Deprecated**

The Legacy Wix CLI for Apps is deprecated and no longer receives updates or new features. New projects should use the [Wix CLI for Apps](fallback::https://dev.wix.com/docs/wix-cli/cli-for-apps/about-the-wix-cli-for-apps).

- To find out which structure a project uses, see [Determine Which CLI Your Project Uses](fallback::https://dev.wix.com/docs/build-apps/develop-your-app/develop-an-app-with-the-cli/project-development/determine-which-cli-your-project-uses).
- To migrate an existing app to the new Wix CLI, see [Migrate a Legacy CLI App to the New Wix CLI](fallback::https://dev.wix.com/docs/build-apps/develop-your-app/develop-an-app-with-the-cli/migrate-an-app-to-the-new-cli/migrate-an-app-from-the-legacy-cli/migrate-a-legacy-cli-app-to-the-new-wix-cli).

</blockquote>

This reference documents the commands of the Legacy Wix CLI for Apps, which you use to maintain existing [Wix apps](fallback::https://dev.wix.com/docs/build-apps/get-started/overview/about-wix-apps) built with it.

## Project creation commands

This command is provided by the [`@wix/create-app`](fallback::https://www.npmjs.com/package/@wix/create-app) package, so it runs through `npm create`, not as a `wix` command.

| Command | Description |
|---------|-------------|
| [npm create @wix/app](fallback::https://dev.wix.com/docs/wix-cli/legacy-clis/legacy-wix-cli-for-apps/command-reference/project-creation-commands/create-app) | Deprecated. You can no longer create projects with this command. To create a project, use [`npm create @wix/new app`](fallback::https://dev.wix.com/docs/wix-cli/cli-for-apps/command-reference/project-creation-commands/create-app). |

## Project commands

These commands operate on an existing Legacy Wix CLI for Apps project. Run them from your project directory.

| Command | Description |
|---------|-------------|
| [dev](fallback::https://dev.wix.com/docs/wix-cli/legacy-clis/legacy-wix-cli-for-apps/command-reference/project-commands/dev) | Starts a local development environment that serves your app. |
| [generate](fallback::https://dev.wix.com/docs/wix-cli/legacy-clis/legacy-wix-cli-for-apps/command-reference/project-commands/generate) | Generates an extension for your app. |
| [build](fallback::https://dev.wix.com/docs/wix-cli/legacy-clis/legacy-wix-cli-for-apps/command-reference/project-commands/build) | Builds your app. |
| [preview](fallback::https://dev.wix.com/docs/wix-cli/legacy-clis/legacy-wix-cli-for-apps/command-reference/project-commands/preview) | Creates an online preview of your built app. |
| [release](fallback::https://dev.wix.com/docs/wix-cli/legacy-clis/legacy-wix-cli-for-apps/command-reference/project-commands/release) | Starts a process that guides you through releasing a new app version. |
| [create-version](fallback::https://dev.wix.com/docs/wix-cli/legacy-clis/legacy-wix-cli-for-apps/command-reference/project-commands/create-version) | Deprecated. Use [release](fallback::https://dev.wix.com/docs/wix-cli/legacy-clis/legacy-wix-cli-for-apps/command-reference/project-commands/release) instead. |
| [logs](fallback::https://dev.wix.com/docs/wix-cli/legacy-clis/legacy-wix-cli-for-apps/command-reference/project-commands/logs) | Shows backend logs from your app. |

### Command syntax

Project commands follow this general form:

```bash
wix app <command> [flags]
```

Angle brackets mark a required part, and square brackets mark an optional part. Don't type the brackets.

## Global commands

These commands manage your Wix account and CLI settings.

| Command | Description |
|---------|-------------|
| [login](fallback::https://dev.wix.com/docs/wix-cli/legacy-clis/legacy-wix-cli-for-apps/command-reference/global-commands/login) | Logs in to your Wix account. |
| [logout](fallback::https://dev.wix.com/docs/wix-cli/legacy-clis/legacy-wix-cli-for-apps/command-reference/global-commands/logout) | Logs out of your Wix account. |
| [telemetry](fallback::https://dev.wix.com/docs/wix-cli/legacy-clis/legacy-wix-cli-for-apps/command-reference/global-commands/telemetry) | Opts in or out of sending anonymous usage information (telemetry) to Wix. |
| [whoami](fallback::https://dev.wix.com/docs/wix-cli/legacy-clis/legacy-wix-cli-for-apps/command-reference/global-commands/whoami) | Displays the email address of the logged-in Wix user. |