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+---
+name: memgraph-mgconsole
+description: Guide to using Memgraph's mgconsole CLI for connecting to Memgraph, running Cypher, configuring output, and using interactive or non-interactive modes. Use when the user asks how to install, connect, or run queries with mgconsole.
+compatibility: Requires access to a running Memgraph instance. Docker recommended for mgconsole.
+metadata:
+  author: memgraph
+  version: "0.0.1"
+---
+
+# Memgraph mgconsole CLI
+
+Use mgconsole to connect to Memgraph and execute Cypher queries from the command line.
+
+## When to Use
+
+- User asks how to install or start mgconsole
+- User needs to connect to Memgraph from a terminal
+- User wants to run Cypher queries non-interactively (scripts or CI)
+- User needs to change output format, history, or verbose execution info
+
+## Prerequisites
+
+- A running Memgraph instance (local or remote)
+- Docker available for mgconsole image (recommended)
+- Optional: mgconsole binary for macOS or Windows
+
+## Quick Start
+
+### Start mgconsole via Docker
+
+- Local Memgraph on Linux:
+
+```bash
+docker run -it memgraph/mgconsole:latest
+```
+
+- Local Memgraph on macOS/Windows (use host.docker.internal):
+
+```bash
+docker run -it memgraph/mgconsole:latest --host host.docker.internal
+```
+
+- Remote Memgraph:
+
+```bash
+docker run -it memgraph/mgconsole:latest --host <HOST> --port 7687
+```
+
+### Start mgconsole binary (macOS/Windows)
+
+Install from Memgraph downloads, then run:
+
+```bash
+mgconsole --host 127.0.0.1 --port 7687
+```
+
+## Interactive Usage
+
+After launch, you should see a prompt similar to:
+
+```
+mgconsole X.X
+Connected to 'memgraph://127.0.0.1:7687'
+Type :help for shell usage
+Quit the shell by typing Ctrl-D(eof) or :quit
+memgraph>
+```
+
+Run Cypher queries at the `memgraph>` prompt:
+
+```cypher
+MATCH (n) RETURN n LIMIT 10;
+```
+
+Tips:
+- Use `TAB` for autocomplete.
+- Use `:help` to list shell commands.
+- Exit with `:quit` or Ctrl-D.
+
+## Non-Interactive Usage (Pipelines)
+
+Run a single query with stdin:
+
+```bash
+echo "MATCH (n:Person) RETURN n;" | docker run -i memgraph/mgconsole:latest
+```
+
+Save results to a file:
+
+```bash
+echo "MATCH (n:Person) RETURN n;" | docker run -i memgraph/mgconsole:latest > results.txt
+```
+
+## Common Flags
+
+Use flags to configure connection and output:
+
+- `--host` or `-host`: Memgraph host (default `127.0.0.1`)
+- `--port` or `-port`: Memgraph port (default `7687`)
+- `--username` / `--password`: Credentials (empty by default)
+- `--output_format`: `tabular` (default), `csv`, or `cypherl`
+- `--fit_to_screen`: Fit output to terminal width
+- `--history`: Directory for history (default `~/.memgraph`)
+- `--no_history`: Disable history persistence
+- `--term_colors`: Enable terminal colors
+- `--use_ssl`: Enable SSL
+- `--verbose_execution_info`: Show cost, parsing, planning, execution times
+
+## Query Execution Time Details
+
+Enable verbose execution info to get a breakdown:
+
+```bash
+mgconsole --verbose_execution_info
+```
+
+This adds:
+- COST estimate
+- PARSING time
+- PLANNING time
+- PLAN EXECUTION time
+
+## Reference: Full Flag List
+
+### Connection
+
+- `-host` (string): Server address. Default `127.0.0.1`.
+- `-port` (int): Server port. Default `7687`.
+- `-username` (string): Database username. Default empty.
+- `-password` (string): Database password. Default empty.
+- `-use_ssl` (bool): Use SSL. Default `false`.
+
+### Output
+
+- `-output_format` (string): `tabular` (default), `csv`, or `cypherl`.
+- `-fit_to_screen` (bool): Fit output width to terminal width. Default `false`.
+- `-term_colors` (bool): Enable terminal colors. Default `false`.
+
+### History
+
+- `-history` (string): Directory for history. Default `~/.memgraph`.
+- `-no_history` (bool): Disable history persistence. Default `false`.
+
+### Execution Details
+
+- `-verbose_execution_info` (bool): Show cost, parsing, planning, and execution times. Default `false`.
+
+### CSV Formatting
+
+- `-csv_delimiter` (string): Field separator. Default ",".
+- `-csv_doublequote` (bool): Use double-quoting for quotes inside fields. Default `true`.
+- `-csv_escapechar` (string): Escape character when `-csv_doublequote` is `false`.
+
+### Help and Flags
+
+- `-help` or `-helpfull`: Show all flags.
+- `-helpshort`: Show main flags only.
+- `-version`: Show version and build info.
+- `-flagfile`: Load flags from a file.
+- `-fromenv` / `-tryfromenv`: Set flags from environment variables.
+
+### Non-Interactive Mode
+
+- Pipe Cypher to stdin:
+
+```bash
+echo "MATCH (n) RETURN n;" | docker run -i memgraph/mgconsole:latest
+```
+
+### Notes for macOS/Windows
+
+- When connecting from Docker to a Memgraph instance running on the host, use:
+
+```bash
+docker run -it memgraph/mgconsole:latest --host host.docker.internal
+```
+
+## Troubleshooting
+
+- Connection refused: verify Memgraph is running and the port is open
+- Docker on macOS/Windows: use `host.docker.internal`
+- Auth failures: confirm username/password and server auth settings
+- No output formatting: set `--output_format tabular`
+
+## References
+
+- Memgraph CLI docs: https://memgraph.com/docs/getting-started/cli