Microsoft has announced the upcoming retirement of the Microsoft Graph command-line interface (CLI). The deprecation phase will begin on September 1, 2025, with full retirement scheduled for August 28, 2026.

Why It’s Being Retired

The Microsoft Graph CLI was introduced as a lightweight, cross-platform tool to interact with Microsoft Graph APIs using simple terminal commands. It enabled automation, scripting, and quick access to Microsoft 365 data. However, its limited extensibility and overlap with more powerful alternatives have led to declining usage. Developers and IT pros are increasingly adopting Microsoft Graph PowerShell, which offers deeper integration with automation environments, stronger community support, and broader API coverage.