---
title: "Netlify CLI 21.4.1 UI and workflow enhancements | Netlify Changelog"
description: "Get the latest updates on Netlify products and features to meet your developer needs."
source: "https://www.netlify.com/changelog/netlify-cli-21-ui-and-workflow-enhancements/"
last_updated: "2026-07-03T02:07:43.000Z"
---
![CLI updates](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/o0o2tn5x/marketing/b1db9efe7b933f1954460b5947eb885f03af5573-2400x1261.png)

[Netlify CLI](https://cli.netlify.com/) 21.4.1 has a cleaner look, simplified workflows, and a new command.

Install the latest version:

```
npm install netlify-cli -g# oryarn global add netlify-cli
```

**Onboard to Netlify projects with `netlify clone` command**

Pull an existing Netlify project locally from its repo with one command:

```
netlify clone <repository-url>
```

Clones the repo and links it to the right Netlify site–ideal for onboarding or switching projects.

**Builds are included with `netlify deploy`**

The deploy command now runs a build step by default, eliminating separate build commands.

Instead of `netlify build && netlify deploy` or `netlify deploy --build`, simply run:

```
netlify deploy
```

To deploy without building, use netlify `deploy --no-build`.

**Smarter manual setup**

`netlify init` now auto-detects your framework and suggests the right build settings. It’ll even help you create a netlify.toml if you don’t have one.

**Better updates and onboarding**

Additional improvements include:

-   Better update notifications with links to release notes
-   Improved onboarding guidance with clearer next steps and resource links
-   Reorganized help command with better documentation references