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Last updated · Sep 1, 2026
neo4j-cli-tools-skill
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Use when working with Neo4j command-line tools — neo4j-cli (modern unified
OpenAgentSkill Trust Score
54/100
Creator · neo4j-contrib
Last updated · Sep 1, 2026
Use when working with Neo4j command-line tools — neo4j-cli (modern unified
Creator · neo4j-contrib
Last updated · Sep 1, 2026
Use when working with Neo4j command-line tools — neo4j-cli (modern unified
Creator · neo4j-contrib
Last updated · Sep 1, 2026
Use when working with Neo4j command-line tools — neo4j-cli (modern unified
Creator · neo4j-contrib
Last updated · Sep 1, 2026
Use when working with Neo4j command-line tools — neo4j-cli (modern unified
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Codex install prompt
Install the "neo4j-cli-tools-skill" agent skill from https://github.com/neo4j-contrib/neo4j-skills/tree/main/neo4j-cli-tools-skill. Read its SKILL.md or equivalent instructions first, install only the files needed for this workspace, and summarize any required setup before using it. Skill purpose: Use when working with Neo4j command-line tools — neo4j-cli (modern unified After the install attempt, report the result to https://www.openagentskill.com/api/agent/outcome with POST JSON {"event_id":"install_<unique-id>","skill_slug":"neo4j-contrib-neo4j-cli-tools-skill","task":"Install neo4j-cli-tools-skill","agent":"codex","outcome":"success","install_used":true}. Replace event_id with a unique value and outcome with success or failed. Report success only after the skill is installed and a minimal verification passes.Supply asset profile
Code review, repo analysis, testing, CI, GitHub, DevOps, and developer workflow skills.
Scenario
Database and SQL
I need my agent to inspect database schemas, write SQL, and explain query results.
Agent fit
Claude Code + OpenAI Agents + Cursor
Codex, Claude Code, Cursor, CLI, or custom agents.
Install
Ready
npx skills add neo4j-contrib/neo4j-skills --skill neo4j-cli-tools-skill
Maintenance
fresh
16d since push
Risk
Needs review
Dependency or permission surface needs review
GitHub quality
101
67/100 Quality · 62/100 Trust
Coverage tags
Review notes
Dependency or permission surface needs review · Permission surface may require sandboxing
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Quality
PromisingUseful candidate, but compare it with alternatives before adopting.
Trust
Do not auto-installTrust Score v5 found insufficient evidence for agent installation. Treat this as discovery material, not an executable recommendation.
Audit
Needs reviewA machine-readable review of install readiness, security metadata, maintenance, and adoption risk.
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Choose a stronger alternative or inspect the source manually before any install attempt.
Stars
101 GitHub stars
Repo activity
101 stars, 35 forks
Maintenance
16d since push
License
MIT
Install
npx skills add neo4j-contrib/neo4j-skills --skill neo4j-cli-tools-skill
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Suited agents
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This skill should not be selected by an agent without explicit human security review.
Do not auto-install. Inspect the source, dependencies, and permission surface first.
high
Skill metadata references terminal, CLI, shell, subprocess, or command execution workflows.
medium
Skill likely fetches remote pages, APIs, repositories, or external services.
medium
Skill may read or write project files, documents, generated artifacts, or local workspace state.
high
Skill metadata references credentials, tokens, environment variables, or secret-bearing workflows.
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Task: Use neo4j-cli-tools-skill in this workspace.
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Use neo4j-cli-tools-skill for this task. Review https://www.openagentskill.com/api/skills/neo4j-contrib-neo4j-cli-tools-skill/install, then install with: npx skills add neo4j-contrib/neo4j-skills --skill neo4j-cli-tools-skillRegistry metadata
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Agent fit
Workflow automation
Use-case tags
Platforms
Claude Code, OpenAI Agents, Cursor
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Role in stack
Fallback candidate
Primary fit
Workflow automation
Trust label
Prototype first
Install path
Command ready
Use when
Evidence
review first
Implementation path
Trust profile
Trust Score v5 found insufficient evidence for agent installation. Treat this as discovery material, not an executable recommendation.
GitHub adoption
INFO101 GitHub stars
Stars/forks activity
CHECK101 stars, 35 forks; issue activity unavailable in current metadata
Recent maintenance
PASS16d since push
License clarity
PASSMIT
Good signals
Review before install
Recommended action
Choose a stronger alternative or inspect the source manually before any install attempt.
Quality profile
Useful candidate, but compare it with alternatives before adopting.
Workflow fit
Automate repeated work
I need my agent to automate a repeated workflow across tools and files.
Operate local tools
I need my agent to operate local files and desktop apps in a repeatable workflow.
Search private knowledge
I need my agent to build a RAG workflow over documents and retrieve reliable context.
Workflow fit
Ingest, retrieve, and cite
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--- name: neo4j-cli-tools-skill description: Use when working with Neo4j command-line tools — neo4j-cli (modern unified CLI — Cypher via Bolt, schema inspection, Aura management, Docker containers, credential management, agent skill catalog install; install with curl -sSfL https://neo4j.sh/install.sh | bash), neo4j-admin (backup, restore, import, memory sizing), cypher-shell (ad-hoc queries, scripting, CI/CD), or neo4j-mcp (quick MCP server install). Does NOT cover Cypher query authoring — use neo4j-cypher-skill. Does NOT cover driver upgrades — use neo4j-migration-skill. Does NOT cover full MCP editor configuration — use neo4j-mcp-skill. allowed-tools: WebFetch, Bash version: 1.0.12 ---
# Neo4j CLI Tools skill
## When to Use
- Cypher queries, schema inspection, Aura, Docker, credentials, agent skills → `neo4j-cli` (**preferred**) - Admin tasks: backup, restore, import, memory sizing → `neo4j-admin` - Ad-hoc queries, scripting, CI/CD (Java required) → `cypher-shell` - MCP server install → `neo4j-mcp`
## When NOT to Use
- **Writing or optimizing Cypher queries** → `neo4j-cypher-skill` - **Upgrading Neo4j drivers or migrating Cypher syntax** → `neo4j-migration-skill` - **Starting a new Neo4j project from scratch** → `neo4j-getting-started-skill`
## Available CLI Tools
### 1. neo4j-cli
Modern unified CLI. Bolt-native Cypher, schema inspection, Aura management, local Docker, credential storage, agent skill catalog install. Single binary — no Java required.
**Install:** ```bash curl -sSfL https://neo4j.sh/install.sh | bash # recommended brew install neo4j-labs/tap/neo4j-cli # Homebrew pip install neo4j-cli / pipx install neo4j-cli # PyPI npm i -g @neo4j-labs/cli # npm ```
**Self-update:** `neo4j-cli update` (also refreshes installed skills automatically)
**Key subcommands:**
| Subcommand | Purpose | |---|---| | `neo4j-cli query [cypher]` | Run Cypher via Bolt — auto-rewrites HTTP URIs | | `neo4j-cli query :schema` | Inspect labels, rel types, indexes, constraints | | `neo4j-cli query :embed [text]` | Compute embedding vector standalone | | `neo4j-cli aura instance ...` | Provision and manage Aura instances | | `neo4j-cli aura agent ...` | Manage Aura Agents (list/get/create/invoke) | | `neo4j-cli docker create/start/stop/delete` | Manage local Neo4j Docker containers | | `neo4j-cli credential aura-client ...` | Store Aura API credentials | | `neo4j-cli credential dbms ...` | Store Neo4j connection profiles (URI + auth) | | `neo4j-cli credential embed ...` | Store embedding provider credentials | | `neo4j-cli skill install [skill-name]` | Install self-skill or any catalog skill | | `neo4j-cli skill list / check / remove` | Manage installed agent skills | | `neo4j-cli update` | Self-update binary + refresh installed skills |
**Key patterns:** ```bash # Schema-first workflow: always inspect schema before writing Cypher neo4j-cli query :schema --format toon
# Run Cypher (bolt URIs auto-rewritten; HTTP URIs rewritten to Bolt) neo4j-cli query "MATCH (n:Person) RETURN n.name LIMIT 5" \ --uri neo4j+s://xxx.databases.neo4j.io --username neo4j --password $PASS
# Inline embedding parameter (text → vector; $q bound to []float32) neo4j-cli query "MATCH (c) SEARCH c IN (VECTOR INDEX chunk_embedding FOR \$q LIMIT 5) SCORE AS score RETURN c.text, score" \ --param q:embed="graph database performance"
# Store a connection profile, then query without flags neo4j-cli credential dbms add --name prod \ --uri neo4j+s://xxx.databases.neo4j.io --username neo4j --password $PASS neo4j-cli query --credential prod "MATCH (n) RETURN count(n)"
# Local Docker: persistent or ephemeral neo4j-cli docker create --name dev --wait --rw neo4j-cli query --credential dev 'RETURN 1 AS n' neo4j-cli docker create --name tmp --ephemeral --env-out-file /tmp/n.env --wait --rw neo4j-cli query --env /tmp/n.env 'RETURN 1 AS n'
# Install skills from catalog (neo4j-contrib/neo4j-skills) neo4j-cli skill install # self-skill into all detected agents neo4j-cli skill install neo4j-cypher-skill # one catalog skill, all agents neo4j-cli skill install --all # self-skill + every catalog skill neo4j-cli skill install --agent claude-code # scope to one agent neo4j-cli skill check # detect drift after upgrades ```
**Agent output:** Always use `--format toon` — ~40% fewer tokens than JSON. Set as default: `neo4j-cli config set format toon`.
**Write gate:** Write operations require `--rw` under agent harnesses. Do NOT add it preemptively — if a command fails with "this command writes; pass --rw to allow it", surface the error and ask the user once.
**Async operations:** `instance create/resize/destroy` and `docker create` accept `--wait` to block until terminal state.
**Credentials precedence:** flag > OS env (`NEO4J_URI`, `NEO4J_USERNAME`, `NEO4J_PASSWORD`, `NEO4J_DATABASE`) > `.env` walk-up > stored credential.
**Supported agents:** Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, Copilot, Gemini CLI, Cline, Codex, OpenCode, Junie, and more.
Full reference: `neo4j-cli skill install` keeps an always-in-sync skill in your agent.
---
### 2. neo4j-admin
Included with Neo4j. Backup, restore, dump/load, CSV import, memory sizing, password reset. Run as Neo4j system user.
Reference: [neo4j-admin-reference.md](references/neo4j-admin-reference.md)
### 3. cypher-shell
Interactive Cypher REPL. Requires Java 21. Included with Neo4j. Use for ad-hoc queries, file-based batch scripting, CI/CD pipelines.
Reference: [cypher-shell-reference.md](references/cypher-shell-reference.md)
### 4. aura-cli
Legacy Aura cloud CLI. **Prefer `neo4j-cli aura` for new work** — covers all aura-cli operations plus credential storage, Docker, and agent skills.
Reference: [aura-cli-reference.md](references/aura-cli-reference.md)
### 5. neo4j-mcp
MCP server for AI agent integration. For full install + editor config → use `neo4j-mcp-skill` (covers Claude Code, Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, VS Code, Kiro, stdio vs HTTP transport, troubleshooting).
```bash pip install neo4j-mcp-server && neo4j-mcp --version ```
Reference: [neo4j-mcp-reference.md](references/neo4j-mcp-reference.md)
## Backup and Recovery
### Edition gate
Online backup requires **Enterprise Edition**. Community Edition users must use dump/load only (database must be offline).
### Backup (Enterprise — database stays online)
```bash # Full online backup — database stays online during backup neo4j-admin database backup \ --to-path=/backups/ \ --database=neo4j \ --compress
# Differential backup — only changes since last full backup (faster) neo4j-admin database backup \ --to-path=/backups/ \ --database=neo4j \ --type=DIFF \ --compress
# Backup to cloud storage (S3, GCS, or HTTPS) neo4j-admin database backup \ --to-path=s3://my-bucket/neo4j-backups/ \ --database=neo4j ```
### Restore (Enterprise)
**AGENT GATE — destructive operation**: Before running restore, show the user the exact command and target database name, and wait for explicit confirmation. A restore overwrites the existing database.
```bash # Restore from a full or differential backup # Requires DB to be stopped, or use --force-offline for a running instance neo4j-admin database restore \ --from-path=/backups/neo4j-2026-01-15T10-00-00/ \ --database=neo4j \ --overwrite-destination=true
# Restore to a new database name (non-destructive path) neo4j-admin database restore \ --from-path=/backups/neo4j-2026-01-15T10-00-00/ \ --database=neo4j-restored ```
### Dump / Load (all editions — database must be offline)
Use for migrations, dev/test data transfers, and Community Edition backups.
```bash # Dump — stop the database first, or pass --force-offline neo4j-admin database dump --to-path=/exports/ neo4j
# Load — overwrites if target DB exists neo4j-admin database load \ --from-path=/exports/neo4j.dump \ --database=neo4j \ --overwrite-destination=true ```
**AGENT GATE — destructive operation**: Before running load with `--overwrite-destination=true`, confirm target database name and path with the user.
### Key flags
| Flag | Notes | |---|---| | `--compress` | Zstd compression on backup archives | | `--type=DIFF` | Differential: only changes since last full backup | | `--to-path` | Local path or `s3://`, `gs://`, `https://` | | `--overwrite-destination=true` | Required if target database already exists | | `--force-offline` | Allow backup/restore of a running database in some scenarios |
### Point-in-time restore strategy
- **Full backup**: weekly (e.g. every Sunday) - **Differential backup**: daily (captures only changes since last full) - **Naming convention**: include timestamp in path — e.g. `/backups/neo4j-2026-01-19T02-00-00/` - **Restore sequence**: apply full backup first, then each differential in chronological order
```bash # Example: restore Sunday full + Monday + Tuesday differentials neo4j-admin database restore \ --from-path=/backups/neo4j-2026-01-19T02-00-00/ \ --database=neo4j --overwrite-destination=true
neo4j-admin database restore \ --from-path=/backups/neo4j-2026-01-20T02-00-00/ \ --database=neo4j --overwrite-destination=true
neo4j-admin database restore \ --from-path=/backups/neo4j-2026-01-21T02-00-00/ \ --database=neo4j --overwrite-destination=true ```
---
## Environment Variables (neo4j-admin / cypher-shell)
- `NEO4J_URI` / `NEO4J_ADDRESS` — connection URI - `NEO4J_USERNAME` / `NEO4J_PASSWORD` / `NEO4J_DATABASE` - `NEO4J_CONF` — path to neo4j.conf directory - `NEO4J_HOME` — Neo4j installation directory
Precedence: flags > env vars > config files. neo4j-cli uses its own credential store — see `neo4j-cli credential dbms`.
## Resources
- [Neo4j Operations Manual](https://neo4j.com/docs/operations-manual/current/) - [Cypher Shell Documentation](https://neo4j.com/docs/operations-manual/current/cypher-shell/) - [Aura CLI GitHub](https://github.com/neo4j/aura-cli) - [Neo4j MCP Documentation](https://neo4j.com/docs/mcp/current/) - [Neo4j Developer Portal](https://neo4j.com/developer/)
---
## Checklist
- [ ] Correct tool selected: neo4j-cli (preferred) / neo4j-admin / cypher-shell / neo4j-mcp - [ ] If using neo4j-cli: `neo4j-cli skill install` run after install or upgrade (keeps skill in sync) - [ ] Credentials via env or `credential dbms`; not hardcoded - [ ] Using `--format toon` for agent-facing neo4j-cli output - [ ] Destructive ops confirmed before execution - [ ] Post-op verify: connect + `SHOW INDEXES` + count - [ ] Backup taken before restore or schema change
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Install the "neo4j-cli-tools-skill" agent skill from https://github.com/neo4j-contrib/neo4j-skills/tree/main/neo4j-cli-tools-skill. Read its SKILL.md or equivalent instructions first, install only the files needed for this workspace, and summarize any required setup before using it. Skill purpose: Use when working with Neo4j command-line tools — neo4j-cli (modern unified After the install attempt, report the result to https://www.openagentskill.com/api/agent/outcome with POST JSON {"event_id":"install_<unique-id>","skill_slug":"neo4j-contrib-neo4j-cli-tools-skill","task":"Install neo4j-cli-tools-skill","agent":"codex","outcome":"success","install_used":true}. Replace event_id with a unique value and outcome with success or failed. Report success only after the skill is installed and a minimal verification passes.Supply asset profile
Code review, repo analysis, testing, CI, GitHub, DevOps, and developer workflow skills.
Scenario
Database and SQL
I need my agent to inspect database schemas, write SQL, and explain query results.
Agent fit
Claude Code + OpenAI Agents + Cursor
Codex, Claude Code, Cursor, CLI, or custom agents.
Install
Ready
npx skills add neo4j-contrib/neo4j-skills --skill neo4j-cli-tools-skill
Maintenance
fresh
16d since push
Risk
Needs review
Dependency or permission surface needs review
GitHub quality
101
67/100 Quality · 62/100 Trust
Coverage tags
Review notes
Dependency or permission surface needs review · Permission surface may require sandboxing
Agent adoption scorecard
These scores combine public repository metadata, OpenAgentSkill review signals, maintenance freshness, and install readiness. They are a shortlist signal, not a replacement for human review.
Quality
PromisingUseful candidate, but compare it with alternatives before adopting.
Trust
Do not auto-installTrust Score v5 found insufficient evidence for agent installation. Treat this as discovery material, not an executable recommendation.
Audit
Needs reviewA machine-readable review of install readiness, security metadata, maintenance, and adoption risk.
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Choose a stronger alternative or inspect the source manually before any install attempt.
Stars
101 GitHub stars
Repo activity
101 stars, 35 forks
Maintenance
16d since push
License
MIT
Install
npx skills add neo4j-contrib/neo4j-skills --skill neo4j-cli-tools-skill
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Skill metadata references terminal, CLI, shell, subprocess, or command execution workflows.
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Skill likely fetches remote pages, APIs, repositories, or external services.
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Skill may read or write project files, documents, generated artifacts, or local workspace state.
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Skill metadata references credentials, tokens, environment variables, or secret-bearing workflows.
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--- name: neo4j-cli-tools-skill description: Use when working with Neo4j command-line tools — neo4j-cli (modern unified CLI — Cypher via Bolt, schema inspection, Aura management, Docker containers, credential management, agent skill catalog install; install with curl -sSfL https://neo4j.sh/install.sh | bash), neo4j-admin (backup, restore, import, memory sizing), cypher-shell (ad-hoc queries, scripting, CI/CD), or neo4j-mcp (quick MCP server install). Does NOT cover Cypher query authoring — use neo4j-cypher-skill. Does NOT cover driver upgrades — use neo4j-migration-skill. Does NOT cover full MCP editor configuration — use neo4j-mcp-skill. allowed-tools: WebFetch, Bash version: 1.0.12 ---
# Neo4j CLI Tools skill
## When to Use
- Cypher queries, schema inspection, Aura, Docker, credentials, agent skills → `neo4j-cli` (**preferred**) - Admin tasks: backup, restore, import, memory sizing → `neo4j-admin` - Ad-hoc queries, scripting, CI/CD (Java required) → `cypher-shell` - MCP server install → `neo4j-mcp`
## When NOT to Use
- **Writing or optimizing Cypher queries** → `neo4j-cypher-skill` - **Upgrading Neo4j drivers or migrating Cypher syntax** → `neo4j-migration-skill` - **Starting a new Neo4j project from scratch** → `neo4j-getting-started-skill`
## Available CLI Tools
### 1. neo4j-cli
Modern unified CLI. Bolt-native Cypher, schema inspection, Aura management, local Docker, credential storage, agent skill catalog install. Single binary — no Java required.
**Install:** ```bash curl -sSfL https://neo4j.sh/install.sh | bash # recommended brew install neo4j-labs/tap/neo4j-cli # Homebrew pip install neo4j-cli / pipx install neo4j-cli # PyPI npm i -g @neo4j-labs/cli # npm ```
**Self-update:** `neo4j-cli update` (also refreshes installed skills automatically)
**Key subcommands:**
| Subcommand | Purpose | |---|---| | `neo4j-cli query [cypher]` | Run Cypher via Bolt — auto-rewrites HTTP URIs | | `neo4j-cli query :schema` | Inspect labels, rel types, indexes, constraints | | `neo4j-cli query :embed [text]` | Compute embedding vector standalone | | `neo4j-cli aura instance ...` | Provision and manage Aura instances | | `neo4j-cli aura agent ...` | Manage Aura Agents (list/get/create/invoke) | | `neo4j-cli docker create/start/stop/delete` | Manage local Neo4j Docker containers | | `neo4j-cli credential aura-client ...` | Store Aura API credentials | | `neo4j-cli credential dbms ...` | Store Neo4j connection profiles (URI + auth) | | `neo4j-cli credential embed ...` | Store embedding provider credentials | | `neo4j-cli skill install [skill-name]` | Install self-skill or any catalog skill | | `neo4j-cli skill list / check / remove` | Manage installed agent skills | | `neo4j-cli update` | Self-update binary + refresh installed skills |
**Key patterns:** ```bash # Schema-first workflow: always inspect schema before writing Cypher neo4j-cli query :schema --format toon
# Run Cypher (bolt URIs auto-rewritten; HTTP URIs rewritten to Bolt) neo4j-cli query "MATCH (n:Person) RETURN n.name LIMIT 5" \ --uri neo4j+s://xxx.databases.neo4j.io --username neo4j --password $PASS
# Inline embedding parameter (text → vector; $q bound to []float32) neo4j-cli query "MATCH (c) SEARCH c IN (VECTOR INDEX chunk_embedding FOR \$q LIMIT 5) SCORE AS score RETURN c.text, score" \ --param q:embed="graph database performance"
# Store a connection profile, then query without flags neo4j-cli credential dbms add --name prod \ --uri neo4j+s://xxx.databases.neo4j.io --username neo4j --password $PASS neo4j-cli query --credential prod "MATCH (n) RETURN count(n)"
# Local Docker: persistent or ephemeral neo4j-cli docker create --name dev --wait --rw neo4j-cli query --credential dev 'RETURN 1 AS n' neo4j-cli docker create --name tmp --ephemeral --env-out-file /tmp/n.env --wait --rw neo4j-cli query --env /tmp/n.env 'RETURN 1 AS n'
# Install skills from catalog (neo4j-contrib/neo4j-skills) neo4j-cli skill install # self-skill into all detected agents neo4j-cli skill install neo4j-cypher-skill # one catalog skill, all agents neo4j-cli skill install --all # self-skill + every catalog skill neo4j-cli skill install --agent claude-code # scope to one agent neo4j-cli skill check # detect drift after upgrades ```
**Agent output:** Always use `--format toon` — ~40% fewer tokens than JSON. Set as default: `neo4j-cli config set format toon`.
**Write gate:** Write operations require `--rw` under agent harnesses. Do NOT add it preemptively — if a command fails with "this command writes; pass --rw to allow it", surface the error and ask the user once.
**Async operations:** `instance create/resize/destroy` and `docker create` accept `--wait` to block until terminal state.
**Credentials precedence:** flag > OS env (`NEO4J_URI`, `NEO4J_USERNAME`, `NEO4J_PASSWORD`, `NEO4J_DATABASE`) > `.env` walk-up > stored credential.
**Supported agents:** Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, Copilot, Gemini CLI, Cline, Codex, OpenCode, Junie, and more.
Full reference: `neo4j-cli skill install` keeps an always-in-sync skill in your agent.
---
### 2. neo4j-admin
Included with Neo4j. Backup, restore, dump/load, CSV import, memory sizing, password reset. Run as Neo4j system user.
Reference: [neo4j-admin-reference.md](references/neo4j-admin-reference.md)
### 3. cypher-shell
Interactive Cypher REPL. Requires Java 21. Included with Neo4j. Use for ad-hoc queries, file-based batch scripting, CI/CD pipelines.
Reference: [cypher-shell-reference.md](references/cypher-shell-reference.md)
### 4. aura-cli
Legacy Aura cloud CLI. **Prefer `neo4j-cli aura` for new work** — covers all aura-cli operations plus credential storage, Docker, and agent skills.
Reference: [aura-cli-reference.md](references/aura-cli-reference.md)
### 5. neo4j-mcp
MCP server for AI agent integration. For full install + editor config → use `neo4j-mcp-skill` (covers Claude Code, Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, VS Code, Kiro, stdio vs HTTP transport, troubleshooting).
```bash pip install neo4j-mcp-server && neo4j-mcp --version ```
Reference: [neo4j-mcp-reference.md](references/neo4j-mcp-reference.md)
## Backup and Recovery
### Edition gate
Online backup requires **Enterprise Edition**. Community Edition users must use dump/load only (database must be offline).
### Backup (Enterprise — database stays online)
```bash # Full online backup — database stays online during backup neo4j-admin database backup \ --to-path=/backups/ \ --database=neo4j \ --compress
# Differential backup — only changes since last full backup (faster) neo4j-admin database backup \ --to-path=/backups/ \ --database=neo4j \ --type=DIFF \ --compress
# Backup to cloud storage (S3, GCS, or HTTPS) neo4j-admin database backup \ --to-path=s3://my-bucket/neo4j-backups/ \ --database=neo4j ```
### Restore (Enterprise)
**AGENT GATE — destructive operation**: Before running restore, show the user the exact command and target database name, and wait for explicit confirmation. A restore overwrites the existing database.
```bash # Restore from a full or differential backup # Requires DB to be stopped, or use --force-offline for a running instance neo4j-admin database restore \ --from-path=/backups/neo4j-2026-01-15T10-00-00/ \ --database=neo4j \ --overwrite-destination=true
# Restore to a new database name (non-destructive path) neo4j-admin database restore \ --from-path=/backups/neo4j-2026-01-15T10-00-00/ \ --database=neo4j-restored ```
### Dump / Load (all editions — database must be offline)
Use for migrations, dev/test data transfers, and Community Edition backups.
```bash # Dump — stop the database first, or pass --force-offline neo4j-admin database dump --to-path=/exports/ neo4j
# Load — overwrites if target DB exists neo4j-admin database load \ --from-path=/exports/neo4j.dump \ --database=neo4j \ --overwrite-destination=true ```
**AGENT GATE — destructive operation**: Before running load with `--overwrite-destination=true`, confirm target database name and path with the user.
### Key flags
| Flag | Notes | |---|---| | `--compress` | Zstd compression on backup archives | | `--type=DIFF` | Differential: only changes since last full backup | | `--to-path` | Local path or `s3://`, `gs://`, `https://` | | `--overwrite-destination=true` | Required if target database already exists | | `--force-offline` | Allow backup/restore of a running database in some scenarios |
### Point-in-time restore strategy
- **Full backup**: weekly (e.g. every Sunday) - **Differential backup**: daily (captures only changes since last full) - **Naming convention**: include timestamp in path — e.g. `/backups/neo4j-2026-01-19T02-00-00/` - **Restore sequence**: apply full backup first, then each differential in chronological order
```bash # Example: restore Sunday full + Monday + Tuesday differentials neo4j-admin database restore \ --from-path=/backups/neo4j-2026-01-19T02-00-00/ \ --database=neo4j --overwrite-destination=true
neo4j-admin database restore \ --from-path=/backups/neo4j-2026-01-20T02-00-00/ \ --database=neo4j --overwrite-destination=true
neo4j-admin database restore \ --from-path=/backups/neo4j-2026-01-21T02-00-00/ \ --database=neo4j --overwrite-destination=true ```
---
## Environment Variables (neo4j-admin / cypher-shell)
- `NEO4J_URI` / `NEO4J_ADDRESS` — connection URI - `NEO4J_USERNAME` / `NEO4J_PASSWORD` / `NEO4J_DATABASE` - `NEO4J_CONF` — path to neo4j.conf directory - `NEO4J_HOME` — Neo4j installation directory
Precedence: flags > env vars > config files. neo4j-cli uses its own credential store — see `neo4j-cli credential dbms`.
## Resources
- [Neo4j Operations Manual](https://neo4j.com/docs/operations-manual/current/) - [Cypher Shell Documentation](https://neo4j.com/docs/operations-manual/current/cypher-shell/) - [Aura CLI GitHub](https://github.com/neo4j/aura-cli) - [Neo4j MCP Documentation](https://neo4j.com/docs/mcp/current/) - [Neo4j Developer Portal](https://neo4j.com/developer/)
---
## Checklist
- [ ] Correct tool selected: neo4j-cli (preferred) / neo4j-admin / cypher-shell / neo4j-mcp - [ ] If using neo4j-cli: `neo4j-cli skill install` run after install or upgrade (keeps skill in sync) - [ ] Credentials via env or `credential dbms`; not hardcoded - [ ] Using `--format toon` for agent-facing neo4j-cli output - [ ] Destructive ops confirmed before execution - [ ] Post-op verify: connect + `SHOW INDEXES` + count - [ ] Backup taken before restore or schema change
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Workflow fit
Automate repeated work
I need my agent to automate a repeated workflow across tools and files.
Operate local tools
I need my agent to operate local files and desktop apps in a repeatable workflow.
Search private knowledge
I need my agent to build a RAG workflow over documents and retrieve reliable context.
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Ingest, retrieve, and cite
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--- name: neo4j-cli-tools-skill description: Use when working with Neo4j command-line tools — neo4j-cli (modern unified CLI — Cypher via Bolt, schema inspection, Aura management, Docker containers, credential management, agent skill catalog install; install with curl -sSfL https://neo4j.sh/install.sh | bash), neo4j-admin (backup, restore, import, memory sizing), cypher-shell (ad-hoc queries, scripting, CI/CD), or neo4j-mcp (quick MCP server install). Does NOT cover Cypher query authoring — use neo4j-cypher-skill. Does NOT cover driver upgrades — use neo4j-migration-skill. Does NOT cover full MCP editor configuration — use neo4j-mcp-skill. allowed-tools: WebFetch, Bash version: 1.0.12 ---
# Neo4j CLI Tools skill
## When to Use
- Cypher queries, schema inspection, Aura, Docker, credentials, agent skills → `neo4j-cli` (**preferred**) - Admin tasks: backup, restore, import, memory sizing → `neo4j-admin` - Ad-hoc queries, scripting, CI/CD (Java required) → `cypher-shell` - MCP server install → `neo4j-mcp`
## When NOT to Use
- **Writing or optimizing Cypher queries** → `neo4j-cypher-skill` - **Upgrading Neo4j drivers or migrating Cypher syntax** → `neo4j-migration-skill` - **Starting a new Neo4j project from scratch** → `neo4j-getting-started-skill`
## Available CLI Tools
### 1. neo4j-cli
Modern unified CLI. Bolt-native Cypher, schema inspection, Aura management, local Docker, credential storage, agent skill catalog install. Single binary — no Java required.
**Install:** ```bash curl -sSfL https://neo4j.sh/install.sh | bash # recommended brew install neo4j-labs/tap/neo4j-cli # Homebrew pip install neo4j-cli / pipx install neo4j-cli # PyPI npm i -g @neo4j-labs/cli # npm ```
**Self-update:** `neo4j-cli update` (also refreshes installed skills automatically)
**Key subcommands:**
| Subcommand | Purpose | |---|---| | `neo4j-cli query [cypher]` | Run Cypher via Bolt — auto-rewrites HTTP URIs | | `neo4j-cli query :schema` | Inspect labels, rel types, indexes, constraints | | `neo4j-cli query :embed [text]` | Compute embedding vector standalone | | `neo4j-cli aura instance ...` | Provision and manage Aura instances | | `neo4j-cli aura agent ...` | Manage Aura Agents (list/get/create/invoke) | | `neo4j-cli docker create/start/stop/delete` | Manage local Neo4j Docker containers | | `neo4j-cli credential aura-client ...` | Store Aura API credentials | | `neo4j-cli credential dbms ...` | Store Neo4j connection profiles (URI + auth) | | `neo4j-cli credential embed ...` | Store embedding provider credentials | | `neo4j-cli skill install [skill-name]` | Install self-skill or any catalog skill | | `neo4j-cli skill list / check / remove` | Manage installed agent skills | | `neo4j-cli update` | Self-update binary + refresh installed skills |
**Key patterns:** ```bash # Schema-first workflow: always inspect schema before writing Cypher neo4j-cli query :schema --format toon
# Run Cypher (bolt URIs auto-rewritten; HTTP URIs rewritten to Bolt) neo4j-cli query "MATCH (n:Person) RETURN n.name LIMIT 5" \ --uri neo4j+s://xxx.databases.neo4j.io --username neo4j --password $PASS
# Inline embedding parameter (text → vector; $q bound to []float32) neo4j-cli query "MATCH (c) SEARCH c IN (VECTOR INDEX chunk_embedding FOR \$q LIMIT 5) SCORE AS score RETURN c.text, score" \ --param q:embed="graph database performance"
# Store a connection profile, then query without flags neo4j-cli credential dbms add --name prod \ --uri neo4j+s://xxx.databases.neo4j.io --username neo4j --password $PASS neo4j-cli query --credential prod "MATCH (n) RETURN count(n)"
# Local Docker: persistent or ephemeral neo4j-cli docker create --name dev --wait --rw neo4j-cli query --credential dev 'RETURN 1 AS n' neo4j-cli docker create --name tmp --ephemeral --env-out-file /tmp/n.env --wait --rw neo4j-cli query --env /tmp/n.env 'RETURN 1 AS n'
# Install skills from catalog (neo4j-contrib/neo4j-skills) neo4j-cli skill install # self-skill into all detected agents neo4j-cli skill install neo4j-cypher-skill # one catalog skill, all agents neo4j-cli skill install --all # self-skill + every catalog skill neo4j-cli skill install --agent claude-code # scope to one agent neo4j-cli skill check # detect drift after upgrades ```
**Agent output:** Always use `--format toon` — ~40% fewer tokens than JSON. Set as default: `neo4j-cli config set format toon`.
**Write gate:** Write operations require `--rw` under agent harnesses. Do NOT add it preemptively — if a command fails with "this command writes; pass --rw to allow it", surface the error and ask the user once.
**Async operations:** `instance create/resize/destroy` and `docker create` accept `--wait` to block until terminal state.
**Credentials precedence:** flag > OS env (`NEO4J_URI`, `NEO4J_USERNAME`, `NEO4J_PASSWORD`, `NEO4J_DATABASE`) > `.env` walk-up > stored credential.
**Supported agents:** Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, Copilot, Gemini CLI, Cline, Codex, OpenCode, Junie, and more.
Full reference: `neo4j-cli skill install` keeps an always-in-sync skill in your agent.
---
### 2. neo4j-admin
Included with Neo4j. Backup, restore, dump/load, CSV import, memory sizing, password reset. Run as Neo4j system user.
Reference: [neo4j-admin-reference.md](references/neo4j-admin-reference.md)
### 3. cypher-shell
Interactive Cypher REPL. Requires Java 21. Included with Neo4j. Use for ad-hoc queries, file-based batch scripting, CI/CD pipelines.
Reference: [cypher-shell-reference.md](references/cypher-shell-reference.md)
### 4. aura-cli
Legacy Aura cloud CLI. **Prefer `neo4j-cli aura` for new work** — covers all aura-cli operations plus credential storage, Docker, and agent skills.
Reference: [aura-cli-reference.md](references/aura-cli-reference.md)
### 5. neo4j-mcp
MCP server for AI agent integration. For full install + editor config → use `neo4j-mcp-skill` (covers Claude Code, Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, VS Code, Kiro, stdio vs HTTP transport, troubleshooting).
```bash pip install neo4j-mcp-server && neo4j-mcp --version ```
Reference: [neo4j-mcp-reference.md](references/neo4j-mcp-reference.md)
## Backup and Recovery
### Edition gate
Online backup requires **Enterprise Edition**. Community Edition users must use dump/load only (database must be offline).
### Backup (Enterprise — database stays online)
```bash # Full online backup — database stays online during backup neo4j-admin database backup \ --to-path=/backups/ \ --database=neo4j \ --compress
# Differential backup — only changes since last full backup (faster) neo4j-admin database backup \ --to-path=/backups/ \ --database=neo4j \ --type=DIFF \ --compress
# Backup to cloud storage (S3, GCS, or HTTPS) neo4j-admin database backup \ --to-path=s3://my-bucket/neo4j-backups/ \ --database=neo4j ```
### Restore (Enterprise)
**AGENT GATE — destructive operation**: Before running restore, show the user the exact command and target database name, and wait for explicit confirmation. A restore overwrites the existing database.
```bash # Restore from a full or differential backup # Requires DB to be stopped, or use --force-offline for a running instance neo4j-admin database restore \ --from-path=/backups/neo4j-2026-01-15T10-00-00/ \ --database=neo4j \ --overwrite-destination=true
# Restore to a new database name (non-destructive path) neo4j-admin database restore \ --from-path=/backups/neo4j-2026-01-15T10-00-00/ \ --database=neo4j-restored ```
### Dump / Load (all editions — database must be offline)
Use for migrations, dev/test data transfers, and Community Edition backups.
```bash # Dump — stop the database first, or pass --force-offline neo4j-admin database dump --to-path=/exports/ neo4j
# Load — overwrites if target DB exists neo4j-admin database load \ --from-path=/exports/neo4j.dump \ --database=neo4j \ --overwrite-destination=true ```
**AGENT GATE — destructive operation**: Before running load with `--overwrite-destination=true`, confirm target database name and path with the user.
### Key flags
| Flag | Notes | |---|---| | `--compress` | Zstd compression on backup archives | | `--type=DIFF` | Differential: only changes since last full backup | | `--to-path` | Local path or `s3://`, `gs://`, `https://` | | `--overwrite-destination=true` | Required if target database already exists | | `--force-offline` | Allow backup/restore of a running database in some scenarios |
### Point-in-time restore strategy
- **Full backup**: weekly (e.g. every Sunday) - **Differential backup**: daily (captures only changes since last full) - **Naming convention**: include timestamp in path — e.g. `/backups/neo4j-2026-01-19T02-00-00/` - **Restore sequence**: apply full backup first, then each differential in chronological order
```bash # Example: restore Sunday full + Monday + Tuesday differentials neo4j-admin database restore \ --from-path=/backups/neo4j-2026-01-19T02-00-00/ \ --database=neo4j --overwrite-destination=true
neo4j-admin database restore \ --from-path=/backups/neo4j-2026-01-20T02-00-00/ \ --database=neo4j --overwrite-destination=true
neo4j-admin database restore \ --from-path=/backups/neo4j-2026-01-21T02-00-00/ \ --database=neo4j --overwrite-destination=true ```
---
## Environment Variables (neo4j-admin / cypher-shell)
- `NEO4J_URI` / `NEO4J_ADDRESS` — connection URI - `NEO4J_USERNAME` / `NEO4J_PASSWORD` / `NEO4J_DATABASE` - `NEO4J_CONF` — path to neo4j.conf directory - `NEO4J_HOME` — Neo4j installation directory
Precedence: flags > env vars > config files. neo4j-cli uses its own credential store — see `neo4j-cli credential dbms`.
## Resources
- [Neo4j Operations Manual](https://neo4j.com/docs/operations-manual/current/) - [Cypher Shell Documentation](https://neo4j.com/docs/operations-manual/current/cypher-shell/) - [Aura CLI GitHub](https://github.com/neo4j/aura-cli) - [Neo4j MCP Documentation](https://neo4j.com/docs/mcp/current/) - [Neo4j Developer Portal](https://neo4j.com/developer/)
---
## Checklist
- [ ] Correct tool selected: neo4j-cli (preferred) / neo4j-admin / cypher-shell / neo4j-mcp - [ ] If using neo4j-cli: `neo4j-cli skill install` run after install or upgrade (keeps skill in sync) - [ ] Credentials via env or `credential dbms`; not hardcoded - [ ] Using `--format toon` for agent-facing neo4j-cli output - [ ] Destructive ops confirmed before execution - [ ] Post-op verify: connect + `SHOW INDEXES` + count - [ ] Backup taken before restore or schema change
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Install the "neo4j-cli-tools-skill" agent skill from https://github.com/neo4j-contrib/neo4j-skills/tree/main/neo4j-cli-tools-skill. Read its SKILL.md or equivalent instructions first, install only the files needed for this workspace, and summarize any required setup before using it. Skill purpose: Use when working with Neo4j command-line tools — neo4j-cli (modern unified After the install attempt, report the result to https://www.openagentskill.com/api/agent/outcome with POST JSON {"event_id":"install_<unique-id>","skill_slug":"neo4j-contrib-neo4j-cli-tools-skill","task":"Install neo4j-cli-tools-skill","agent":"codex","outcome":"success","install_used":true}. Replace event_id with a unique value and outcome with success or failed. Report success only after the skill is installed and a minimal verification passes.Supply asset profile
Code review, repo analysis, testing, CI, GitHub, DevOps, and developer workflow skills.
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--- name: neo4j-cli-tools-skill description: Use when working with Neo4j command-line tools — neo4j-cli (modern unified CLI — Cypher via Bolt, schema inspection, Aura management, Docker containers, credential management, agent skill catalog install; install with curl -sSfL https://neo4j.sh/install.sh | bash), neo4j-admin (backup, restore, import, memory sizing), cypher-shell (ad-hoc queries, scripting, CI/CD), or neo4j-mcp (quick MCP server install). Does NOT cover Cypher query authoring — use neo4j-cypher-skill. Does NOT cover driver upgrades — use neo4j-migration-skill. Does NOT cover full MCP editor configuration — use neo4j-mcp-skill. allowed-tools: WebFetch, Bash version: 1.0.12 ---
# Neo4j CLI Tools skill
## When to Use
- Cypher queries, schema inspection, Aura, Docker, credentials, agent skills → `neo4j-cli` (**preferred**) - Admin tasks: backup, restore, import, memory sizing → `neo4j-admin` - Ad-hoc queries, scripting, CI/CD (Java required) → `cypher-shell` - MCP server install → `neo4j-mcp`
## When NOT to Use
- **Writing or optimizing Cypher queries** → `neo4j-cypher-skill` - **Upgrading Neo4j drivers or migrating Cypher syntax** → `neo4j-migration-skill` - **Starting a new Neo4j project from scratch** → `neo4j-getting-started-skill`
## Available CLI Tools
### 1. neo4j-cli
Modern unified CLI. Bolt-native Cypher, schema inspection, Aura management, local Docker, credential storage, agent skill catalog install. Single binary — no Java required.
**Install:** ```bash curl -sSfL https://neo4j.sh/install.sh | bash # recommended brew install neo4j-labs/tap/neo4j-cli # Homebrew pip install neo4j-cli / pipx install neo4j-cli # PyPI npm i -g @neo4j-labs/cli # npm ```
**Self-update:** `neo4j-cli update` (also refreshes installed skills automatically)
**Key subcommands:**
| Subcommand | Purpose | |---|---| | `neo4j-cli query [cypher]` | Run Cypher via Bolt — auto-rewrites HTTP URIs | | `neo4j-cli query :schema` | Inspect labels, rel types, indexes, constraints | | `neo4j-cli query :embed [text]` | Compute embedding vector standalone | | `neo4j-cli aura instance ...` | Provision and manage Aura instances | | `neo4j-cli aura agent ...` | Manage Aura Agents (list/get/create/invoke) | | `neo4j-cli docker create/start/stop/delete` | Manage local Neo4j Docker containers | | `neo4j-cli credential aura-client ...` | Store Aura API credentials | | `neo4j-cli credential dbms ...` | Store Neo4j connection profiles (URI + auth) | | `neo4j-cli credential embed ...` | Store embedding provider credentials | | `neo4j-cli skill install [skill-name]` | Install self-skill or any catalog skill | | `neo4j-cli skill list / check / remove` | Manage installed agent skills | | `neo4j-cli update` | Self-update binary + refresh installed skills |
**Key patterns:** ```bash # Schema-first workflow: always inspect schema before writing Cypher neo4j-cli query :schema --format toon
# Run Cypher (bolt URIs auto-rewritten; HTTP URIs rewritten to Bolt) neo4j-cli query "MATCH (n:Person) RETURN n.name LIMIT 5" \ --uri neo4j+s://xxx.databases.neo4j.io --username neo4j --password $PASS
# Inline embedding parameter (text → vector; $q bound to []float32) neo4j-cli query "MATCH (c) SEARCH c IN (VECTOR INDEX chunk_embedding FOR \$q LIMIT 5) SCORE AS score RETURN c.text, score" \ --param q:embed="graph database performance"
# Store a connection profile, then query without flags neo4j-cli credential dbms add --name prod \ --uri neo4j+s://xxx.databases.neo4j.io --username neo4j --password $PASS neo4j-cli query --credential prod "MATCH (n) RETURN count(n)"
# Local Docker: persistent or ephemeral neo4j-cli docker create --name dev --wait --rw neo4j-cli query --credential dev 'RETURN 1 AS n' neo4j-cli docker create --name tmp --ephemeral --env-out-file /tmp/n.env --wait --rw neo4j-cli query --env /tmp/n.env 'RETURN 1 AS n'
# Install skills from catalog (neo4j-contrib/neo4j-skills) neo4j-cli skill install # self-skill into all detected agents neo4j-cli skill install neo4j-cypher-skill # one catalog skill, all agents neo4j-cli skill install --all # self-skill + every catalog skill neo4j-cli skill install --agent claude-code # scope to one agent neo4j-cli skill check # detect drift after upgrades ```
**Agent output:** Always use `--format toon` — ~40% fewer tokens than JSON. Set as default: `neo4j-cli config set format toon`.
**Write gate:** Write operations require `--rw` under agent harnesses. Do NOT add it preemptively — if a command fails with "this command writes; pass --rw to allow it", surface the error and ask the user once.
**Async operations:** `instance create/resize/destroy` and `docker create` accept `--wait` to block until terminal state.
**Credentials precedence:** flag > OS env (`NEO4J_URI`, `NEO4J_USERNAME`, `NEO4J_PASSWORD`, `NEO4J_DATABASE`) > `.env` walk-up > stored credential.
**Supported agents:** Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, Copilot, Gemini CLI, Cline, Codex, OpenCode, Junie, and more.
Full reference: `neo4j-cli skill install` keeps an always-in-sync skill in your agent.
---
### 2. neo4j-admin
Included with Neo4j. Backup, restore, dump/load, CSV import, memory sizing, password reset. Run as Neo4j system user.
Reference: [neo4j-admin-reference.md](references/neo4j-admin-reference.md)
### 3. cypher-shell
Interactive Cypher REPL. Requires Java 21. Included with Neo4j. Use for ad-hoc queries, file-based batch scripting, CI/CD pipelines.
Reference: [cypher-shell-reference.md](references/cypher-shell-reference.md)
### 4. aura-cli
Legacy Aura cloud CLI. **Prefer `neo4j-cli aura` for new work** — covers all aura-cli operations plus credential storage, Docker, and agent skills.
Reference: [aura-cli-reference.md](references/aura-cli-reference.md)
### 5. neo4j-mcp
MCP server for AI agent integration. For full install + editor config → use `neo4j-mcp-skill` (covers Claude Code, Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, VS Code, Kiro, stdio vs HTTP transport, troubleshooting).
```bash pip install neo4j-mcp-server && neo4j-mcp --version ```
Reference: [neo4j-mcp-reference.md](references/neo4j-mcp-reference.md)
## Backup and Recovery
### Edition gate
Online backup requires **Enterprise Edition**. Community Edition users must use dump/load only (database must be offline).
### Backup (Enterprise — database stays online)
```bash # Full online backup — database stays online during backup neo4j-admin database backup \ --to-path=/backups/ \ --database=neo4j \ --compress
# Differential backup — only changes since last full backup (faster) neo4j-admin database backup \ --to-path=/backups/ \ --database=neo4j \ --type=DIFF \ --compress
# Backup to cloud storage (S3, GCS, or HTTPS) neo4j-admin database backup \ --to-path=s3://my-bucket/neo4j-backups/ \ --database=neo4j ```
### Restore (Enterprise)
**AGENT GATE — destructive operation**: Before running restore, show the user the exact command and target database name, and wait for explicit confirmation. A restore overwrites the existing database.
```bash # Restore from a full or differential backup # Requires DB to be stopped, or use --force-offline for a running instance neo4j-admin database restore \ --from-path=/backups/neo4j-2026-01-15T10-00-00/ \ --database=neo4j \ --overwrite-destination=true
# Restore to a new database name (non-destructive path) neo4j-admin database restore \ --from-path=/backups/neo4j-2026-01-15T10-00-00/ \ --database=neo4j-restored ```
### Dump / Load (all editions — database must be offline)
Use for migrations, dev/test data transfers, and Community Edition backups.
```bash # Dump — stop the database first, or pass --force-offline neo4j-admin database dump --to-path=/exports/ neo4j
# Load — overwrites if target DB exists neo4j-admin database load \ --from-path=/exports/neo4j.dump \ --database=neo4j \ --overwrite-destination=true ```
**AGENT GATE — destructive operation**: Before running load with `--overwrite-destination=true`, confirm target database name and path with the user.
### Key flags
| Flag | Notes | |---|---| | `--compress` | Zstd compression on backup archives | | `--type=DIFF` | Differential: only changes since last full backup | | `--to-path` | Local path or `s3://`, `gs://`, `https://` | | `--overwrite-destination=true` | Required if target database already exists | | `--force-offline` | Allow backup/restore of a running database in some scenarios |
### Point-in-time restore strategy
- **Full backup**: weekly (e.g. every Sunday) - **Differential backup**: daily (captures only changes since last full) - **Naming convention**: include timestamp in path — e.g. `/backups/neo4j-2026-01-19T02-00-00/` - **Restore sequence**: apply full backup first, then each differential in chronological order
```bash # Example: restore Sunday full + Monday + Tuesday differentials neo4j-admin database restore \ --from-path=/backups/neo4j-2026-01-19T02-00-00/ \ --database=neo4j --overwrite-destination=true
neo4j-admin database restore \ --from-path=/backups/neo4j-2026-01-20T02-00-00/ \ --database=neo4j --overwrite-destination=true
neo4j-admin database restore \ --from-path=/backups/neo4j-2026-01-21T02-00-00/ \ --database=neo4j --overwrite-destination=true ```
---
## Environment Variables (neo4j-admin / cypher-shell)
- `NEO4J_URI` / `NEO4J_ADDRESS` — connection URI - `NEO4J_USERNAME` / `NEO4J_PASSWORD` / `NEO4J_DATABASE` - `NEO4J_CONF` — path to neo4j.conf directory - `NEO4J_HOME` — Neo4j installation directory
Precedence: flags > env vars > config files. neo4j-cli uses its own credential store — see `neo4j-cli credential dbms`.
## Resources
- [Neo4j Operations Manual](https://neo4j.com/docs/operations-manual/current/) - [Cypher Shell Documentation](https://neo4j.com/docs/operations-manual/current/cypher-shell/) - [Aura CLI GitHub](https://github.com/neo4j/aura-cli) - [Neo4j MCP Documentation](https://neo4j.com/docs/mcp/current/) - [Neo4j Developer Portal](https://neo4j.com/developer/)
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## Checklist
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