> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://cortex-docs.paloaltonetworks.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://cortex-docs.paloaltonetworks.com/demisto-sdk-development-guide/demisto-sdk-guide.md). # Demisto SDK Guide - [Introduction to Demisto SDK](https://cortex-docs.paloaltonetworks.com/demisto-sdk-development-guide/demisto-sdk-guide/readme.md): Introduction to the Demisto SDK Python library that assists with your content development needs. - [Install Demisto SDK](https://cortex-docs.paloaltonetworks.com/demisto-sdk-development-guide/demisto-sdk-guide/install-demisto-sdk.md): How to install the Demisto SDK or upgrade it if it is already installed. - [Environment variables setup](https://cortex-docs.paloaltonetworks.com/demisto-sdk-development-guide/demisto-sdk-guide/install-demisto-sdk/environment-variables-setup.md): Add environment variables for Cortex XSOAR and Cortex XSIAM. - [Create a preset custom command configuration](https://cortex-docs.paloaltonetworks.com/demisto-sdk-development-guide/demisto-sdk-guide/install-demisto-sdk/create-a-preset-custom-command-configuration.md): Create a custom configuration for demisto-sdk commands. - [Demisto SDK usage and configuration](https://cortex-docs.paloaltonetworks.com/demisto-sdk-development-guide/demisto-sdk-guide/demisto-sdk-usage-and-configuration.md): Configure and use the Demisto SDK, including content paths, logging, GitHub tokens, CLI commands, Docker, and offline environments. - [Run the Demisto SDK in a Docker container](https://cortex-docs.paloaltonetworks.com/demisto-sdk-development-guide/demisto-sdk-guide/demisto-sdk-usage-and-configuration/run-the-demisto-sdk-in-a-docker-container.md): Run Demisto SDK validations from within a Docker container. - [Using Docker](https://cortex-docs.paloaltonetworks.com/demisto-sdk-development-guide/demisto-sdk-guide/demisto-sdk-usage-and-configuration/using-docker.md): Use Docker to run Python scripts and integrations in a controlled environment. - [Demisto SDK commands](https://cortex-docs.paloaltonetworks.com/demisto-sdk-development-guide/demisto-sdk-guide/demisto-sdk-commands.md): Learn about the arguments and usage of Demisto SDK commands to manage your content. - [doc-review](https://cortex-docs.paloaltonetworks.com/demisto-sdk-development-guide/demisto-sdk-guide/demisto-sdk-commands/doc-review.md): Check spelling in Markdown and YAML files, and validate release notes against Cortex content standards. - [download](https://cortex-docs.paloaltonetworks.com/demisto-sdk-development-guide/demisto-sdk-guide/demisto-sdk-commands/download.md): Download and merge custom content from Cortex XSOAR or Cortex XSIAM into a local repository. - [format](https://cortex-docs.paloaltonetworks.com/demisto-sdk-development-guide/demisto-sdk-guide/demisto-sdk-commands/format.md): Format Cortex content files to meet standards and validate new or modified content. - [generate-docs](https://cortex-docs.paloaltonetworks.com/demisto-sdk-development-guide/demisto-sdk-guide/demisto-sdk-commands/generate-docs.md): Generate README documentation for Cortex XSOAR integrations, scripts, and playbooks. - [generate-integration](https://cortex-docs.paloaltonetworks.com/demisto-sdk-development-guide/demisto-sdk-guide/demisto-sdk-commands/generate-integration.md): Generate a Cortex XSOAR or Cortex XSIAM integration from an integration configuration JSON file. - [generate-outputs](https://cortex-docs.paloaltonetworks.com/demisto-sdk-development-guide/demisto-sdk-guide/demisto-sdk-commands/generate-outputs.md): Generate integration context outputs from JSON responses or command examples. - [generate-test-playbook](https://cortex-docs.paloaltonetworks.com/demisto-sdk-development-guide/demisto-sdk-guide/demisto-sdk-commands/generate-test-playbook.md): Generate Cortex XSOAR or Cortex XSIAM test playbooks from integration or script YAML files. - [generate-unit-tests](https://cortex-docs.paloaltonetworks.com/demisto-sdk-development-guide/demisto-sdk-guide/demisto-sdk-commands/generate-unit-tests.md): Generate unit test scaffolding from Cortex integration Python code and command examples. - [generate-yml-from-python](https://cortex-docs.paloaltonetworks.com/demisto-sdk-development-guide/demisto-sdk-guide/demisto-sdk-commands/generate-yml-from-python.md): Generate integration YAML metadata from Python code using the Demisto SDK metadata collector. - [graph commands](https://cortex-docs.paloaltonetworks.com/demisto-sdk-development-guide/demisto-sdk-guide/demisto-sdk-commands/graph-commands.md): Use Demisto SDK graph commands to build, inspect, and manage Cortex content relationships. - [init](https://cortex-docs.paloaltonetworks.com/demisto-sdk-development-guide/demisto-sdk-guide/demisto-sdk-commands/init.md): Initialize a new Cortex content pack structure with Demisto SDK. - [openapi-codegen](https://cortex-docs.paloaltonetworks.com/demisto-sdk-development-guide/demisto-sdk-guide/demisto-sdk-commands/openapi-codegen.md): Generate Cortex XSOAR integration code and configuration from an OpenAPI specification. - [postman-codegen](https://cortex-docs.paloaltonetworks.com/demisto-sdk-development-guide/demisto-sdk-guide/demisto-sdk-commands/postman-codegen.md): The postman-codegen command generates an integration file (YAML) from a Postman Collection. - [pre-commit](https://cortex-docs.paloaltonetworks.com/demisto-sdk-development-guide/demisto-sdk-guide/demisto-sdk-commands/pre-commit.md): Run Demisto SDK checks and validations on changed Cortex content before committing. - [prepare-content](https://cortex-docs.paloaltonetworks.com/demisto-sdk-development-guide/demisto-sdk-guide/demisto-sdk-commands/prepare-content.md): Prepare Cortex content files and packs for development, validation, or release workflows. - [run](https://cortex-docs.paloaltonetworks.com/demisto-sdk-development-guide/demisto-sdk-guide/demisto-sdk-commands/run.md): Run Cortex XSOAR integrations and scripts locally with the Demisto SDK. - [run-playbook](https://cortex-docs.paloaltonetworks.com/demisto-sdk-development-guide/demisto-sdk-guide/demisto-sdk-commands/run-playbook.md): Run Cortex XSOAR playbooks locally using the Demisto SDK command-line interface. - [secrets](https://cortex-docs.paloaltonetworks.com/demisto-sdk-development-guide/demisto-sdk-guide/demisto-sdk-commands/secrets.md): Detect and manage secrets in Cortex content with the Demisto SDK. - [setup-env](https://cortex-docs.paloaltonetworks.com/demisto-sdk-development-guide/demisto-sdk-guide/demisto-sdk-commands/setup-env.md): Configure the local environment for Demisto SDK and Cortex content development. - [split](https://cortex-docs.paloaltonetworks.com/demisto-sdk-development-guide/demisto-sdk-guide/demisto-sdk-commands/split.md): Split Cortex content files into the standard pack directory structure. - [update-release-notes](https://cortex-docs.paloaltonetworks.com/demisto-sdk-development-guide/demisto-sdk-guide/demisto-sdk-commands/update-release-notes.md): Create and update Cortex content release notes with the Demisto SDK. - [upload](https://cortex-docs.paloaltonetworks.com/demisto-sdk-development-guide/demisto-sdk-guide/demisto-sdk-commands/upload.md): Upload local custom content from a repository to Cortex XSOAR or Cortex XSIAM. - [validate](https://cortex-docs.paloaltonetworks.com/demisto-sdk-development-guide/demisto-sdk-guide/demisto-sdk-commands/validate.md): Validate Cortex content files and packs against Demisto SDK standards and checks. - [Validation checks](https://cortex-docs.paloaltonetworks.com/demisto-sdk-development-guide/demisto-sdk-guide/demisto-sdk-commands/validate/validation-checks.md): Reference the validation checks performed by the Demisto SDK validate command. - [zip-packs](https://cortex-docs.paloaltonetworks.com/demisto-sdk-development-guide/demisto-sdk-guide/demisto-sdk-commands/zip-packs.md): Package Cortex content packs into ZIP archives for distribution or upload. - [Contribute to the Demisto SDK](https://cortex-docs.paloaltonetworks.com/demisto-sdk-development-guide/demisto-sdk-guide/contribute-to-demisto-sdk.md): Set up your environment, develop and test SDK changes, submit pull requests, and document releases. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. 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