---
title: "Netlify CLI adds prompt-based creation and anonymous deploys"
description: "Netlify CLI now supports prompt-based project creation, anonymous deploys, and a smoother Agent Experience for faster idea-to-production workflows."
source: "https://www.netlify.com/changelog/2026-03-27-create-and-deploy-anything-netlify-clis-improved-ax/"
last_updated: "2026-07-15T17:03:52.000Z"
---
We’ve improved the [Netlify CLI](https://cli.netlify.com/)’s Agent Experience to make it the fastest way for both developers and AI agents to go from idea to deployed site. Here’s what’s new.

## Create a new project from a prompt

The `netlify create` command now builds you a new site from scratch, triggering [Agent Runners](https://docs.netlify.com/build/build-with-ai/agent-runners/overview/):

```
netlify create "a landing page for a SaaS product with a waitlist signup"
```

This single command will:

-   Create a new Netlify project for you
-   Deploy it to a live URL
-   Pull down the code so you can start iterating locally

Prefer to build with GitHub? The [Netlify CLI](https://cli.netlify.com/) can also create a new GitHub repo and automatically hook it up to your new Netlify project, no manual setup required.

## Deploy without an account

Need to spin up something quick without creating an account first or signing in? The new `--allow-anonymous` flag lets you deploy without a Netlify account:

```
netlify deploy --allow-anonymous
```

This will create the project, deploy it to a live URL, and let you claim the project within an hour. This is especially useful for AI agents that need to create temporary projects without requiring Netlify credentials upfront.

## Better agent experience throughout

We’ve resolved the major issues agents commonly hit with the CLI. The CLI is now a more predictable integration point whether you’re building with an AI coding assistant or orchestrating your own agents.

Install or update the [Netlify CLI](https://cli.netlify.com/) to try it out:

```
npm install -g netlify-cli@latest
```