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# Akave SDK CLI

The **Akave SDK CLI** (`akavesdk`) is a powerful command-line tool for managing storage and metadata on Akave’s decentralized network. Designed for developers, this SDK enables bucket and file management, efficient file streaming, and blockchain-based data operations through the IPC API.

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The preferred method of storing data on the Akave network is by using the blockchain [Integrated storage network and API](/akave-sdk-cli/blockchain-integrated.md)
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[Blockchain integrated SDK / CLI](/akave-sdk-cli/blockchain-integrated.md)

[Streaming non-blockchain integrated SDK / CLI](/akave-sdk-cli/streaming.md)

[Normal non-blockchain integrated SDK / CLI](/akave-sdk-cli/normal.md)

The blockchain integrated network is a separate network that uses different nodes to manage and store your data throughout the network.