> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.streamnative.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# snctl Usage Conventions

Recommended usage conventions for `snctl`.

## Using `snctl` in Reusable Scripts

For a stable output in a script:

* Request one of the machine-oriented output forms, such as `-o name`, `-o json`, `-o yaml`, or `-o jsonpath`.
* Don't rely on context, preferences, or other implicit states.
