> ## Documentation Index
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# porter config

> View and set Porter CLI local configuration including project, cluster, host, and API token settings with the porter config command

`porter config` contains commands for managing local CLI configuration settings.

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## `porter config`

Display the current CLI configuration, including project, cluster, and authentication details.

**Usage:**

```bash theme={null}
porter config
```

**Flags:**

| Flag           | Description                                                                                                                                 |
| -------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| `--show-token` | Display the CLI authentication token in the output. By default, the token is hidden for security. Pass this flag to reveal the token value. |

<Info>
  Configuration values can be overridden using flags or environment variables. See [Basic Usage](/cli/basic-usage) for details.
</Info>

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## `porter config set-project`

Set the active project. This command shows a list of projects you have access to and lets you select one.

**Usage:**

<CodeGroup>
  ```bash Interactive Selection theme={null}
  porter config set-project
  ```

  ```bash Direct ID theme={null}
  porter config set-project 12345
  ```
</CodeGroup>

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## `porter config set-cluster`

Set the active cluster. This command shows a list of clusters in the current project and lets you select one.

**Usage:**

<CodeGroup>
  ```bash Interactive Selection theme={null}
  porter config set-cluster
  ```

  ```bash Direct ID theme={null}
  porter config set-cluster 67890
  ```
</CodeGroup>

<Tip>
  Run `porter cluster list` first to see available clusters and their IDs.
</Tip>

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## Configuration File

Porter stores configuration in `~/.porter/config.json`. You can also override settings using environment variables:

| Variable         | Description                   |
| ---------------- | ----------------------------- |
| `PORTER_PROJECT` | Override project ID           |
| `PORTER_CLUSTER` | Override cluster ID           |
| `PORTER_TOKEN`   | Override authentication token |
| `PORTER_HOST`    | Override API host             |