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

# The Basics

> Integrate Ghostable into automated deployments.

<Warning>
  Ghostable CLI 1.x is legacy. Prefer the current [Desktop
  docs](/desktop/v1/getting-started/overview) or [CLI 2.x
  docs](/cli/v2/getting-started/installation) for new work.
</Warning>

## Obtain a token

To load environment variables during automated deployments, Ghostable provides CLI tokens that
authenticate your CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Laravel Cloud, etc.) with your
Ghostable environment.<img src="https://mintcdn.com/ghostable/udgq_dsVrm_SsRt3/images/token-management.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=udgq_dsVrm_SsRt3&q=85&s=e999b9dcf1c5f483396860431c38cd1d" alt="Ghostable app screenshot of token management panel" noZoom width="1862" height="600" data-path="images/token-management.png" />

1. In the Ghostable dashboard, navigate to the environment you wish to deploy.
2. Go to **Settings** tab, then **Access** on my sidebar and create a new **CLI token**. Tokens
   expire after 7, 30, or 60 days.
3. **Copy the token** when it is shown—you will not be able to view it again.

## Provider guides

After creating your token, follow one of the provider guides to integrate Ghostable into your
workflow:

* [Laravel Forge](./laravel-forge)
* [Laravel Cloud](./laravel-cloud)
* [Laravel Vapor](./laravel-vapor)

OpenClaw uses Ghostable’s generic env-file deploy flow. See the
[OpenClaw integration guide](https://ghostable.dev/integrations/openclaw) for the Docker and
host-runtime setup.