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---
layout: commands
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page_title: 'Commands: Agent'
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description: >-
The `consul agent` command is the heart of Consul: it runs the agent that
performs the important task of maintaining membership information, running
checks, announcing services, handling queries, etc.
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---
# Consul Agent
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The `consul agent` command is the heart of Consul: it runs the agent that
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performs the important task of maintaining membership information,
running checks, announcing services, handling queries, etc.
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Due to the power and flexibility of this command, the Consul agent
is documented in its own section. See the [Consul Agent](/consul/docs/agent)
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section for more information on how to use this command and the
options it has.