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drush

Drush is a command-line interface tool for managing Drupal websites. It stands for "Drupal Shell" and it provides a wide range of commands to help developers and site administrators manage their Drupal installations efficiently.

Here are some key features and functionalities of Drush:

  1. Drupal site management: Drush allows you to perform various site management tasks, such as enabling or disabling modules, clearing caches, running database updates, and managing users and permissions.

  2. Drupal installation: With Drush, you can easily install new Drupal websites from the command line. This saves time and simplifies the installation process compared to the traditional web-based installation method.

  3. Module and theme management: Drush makes it easy to download, enable, disable, and update Drupal modules and themes directly from the command line. It also provides options to remove unnecessary modules or themes.

  4. Command automation: Drush allows you to automate repetitive tasks by creating scripts or running multiple commands in a single line, reducing manual effort and time.

  5. Drupal migration: Drush provides commands for migrating Drupal websites from one environment to another, making it convenient to move websites between development, staging, and production environments.

  6. Backup and restore: Drush offers commands to backup and restore Drupal websites, allowing you to create site backups for disaster recovery or site migration purposes.

  7. Drush extensions: Drush is extensible, which means you can add additional functionality by installing various Drush extensions or plugins. These extensions provide additional commands, features, and integrations with other tools.

Drush is widely used by Drupal developers, site builders, and system administrators to streamline their workflow, automate tasks, and manage Drupal sites efficiently from the command line.

List of commands for drush:

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