dtctl is an open-source, kubectl-inspired CLI for the Dynatrace platform designed to work equally well for human engineers and AI agents. It provides a single interface for managing workflows, dashboards, queries, SLOs, and settings via a simple verb-noun syntax. Unlike MCP, which adds schema negotiation overhead, dtctl cuts straight to execution — making it well-suited for tight iteration loops and agentic workflows. AI agents can discover available commands at runtime, receive structured output automatically, and close the full loop: discover data, make changes, verify results, and fix errors autonomously. The tool supports multi-environment context switching, CI/CD integration for dashboards, and works with coding agents like GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, and Cursor. It is fully open source at dynatrace-oss/dtctl on GitHub.
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What is dtctl?Three ways to connect agents to DynatraceWhy is CLI gaining traction for agent workflows?Use the same CLI tool and commands for human engineers, scripts, and AI agentsAn AI agent modifies a Dynatrace workflow end-to-endCreate and modify dashboards without leaving your code editorTry out dtctl todaySort: