QGIS Integration Commands#

Generate QGIS-compatible files for easy access to GeoServer layers. These commands help bridge GeoServer and QGIS workflows.

Available Exports#

Connections Export#

Generate QGIS connection XML files for importing WMS/WFS connections.

Connections Export - Generate connection XML files

Project Export#

Generate complete QGIS project files with pre-configured layers.

Project Export - Generate QGIS project files (.qgs)

Overview#

QGIS Overview - Complete overview of QGIS integration features

Common Use Cases#

Development: Quick access to GeoServer layers in QGIS for testing
Data Validation: Visual inspection of published layers
Analysis: Combine GeoServer layers with local data
Documentation: Share project files with team members
Client Delivery: Provide ready-to-use QGIS projects

Authentication#

!!! important “Security” Generated files do not include credentials by default. Configure QGIS Auth Manager for secured GeoServer instances.

See the QGIS Authentication Guide for setup instructions.

Examples#

Export Connections#

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# Single workspace
./geoserver-cli qgis export connections -w my_workspace -o connections.xml

# All workspaces
./geoserver-cli qgis export connections --all-workspaces -o all_connections.xml

Export Project#

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# Single workspace
./geoserver-cli qgis export project -w my_workspace -o layers.qgs

# All workspaces with custom title
./geoserver-cli qgis export project --all-workspaces -o all_layers.qgs --title "Production Layers"