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# api Commands

Commands to interact with API calls.

- **[api request graphql](https://developer.salesforce.com/docs/platform/salesforce-cli-reference/guide/cli_reference_api_request_graphql.md)**<br>
  Execute a GraphQL statement.
- **[api request rest](https://developer.salesforce.com/docs/platform/salesforce-cli-reference/guide/cli_reference_api_request_rest.md)**<br>
  Make an authenticated HTTP request using the Salesforce REST API.

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