If you start jboss-admin with the --gui option, it will bring up a GUI instead of a command line. Note that --gui also implies the --connect option because the gui doesn't work in a disconnected state. You should use the --controller option if you need to use a host and port other than localhost:9999.
jboss-as-7.1.0.Final/bin> ./jboss-cli.sh --gui
You will see a screen that looks like this where you can browse the domain model:
https://community.jboss.org/servlet/JiveServlet/downloadImage/102-17457-8-17747/450-344/CommandBuilder.png
To see the operations available for a node, right-click the node. Context-sensitive help is available throughout the Command Builder:
https://community.jboss.org/servlet/JiveServlet/downloadImage/102-17457-8-17742/450-344/ContextMenu.jpg
For operations that have parmeters, you will be prompted. Help is available for each parameter by hovering over its label (not shown).
https://community.jboss.org/servlet/JiveServlet/downloadImage/102-17457-8-17744/310-86/ParamsDialog.jpg
The command line will be filled in automatically. You can hit the "Enter" key or click submit to send your command to the server.
https://community.jboss.org/servlet/JiveServlet/downloadImage/102-17457-8-17745/450-344/OutputScreen.jpg
You can also edit the command line manually and submit a command at any time:
https://community.jboss.org/servlet/JiveServlet/downloadImage/102-17457-8-17746/450-344/ManualCommand.jpg
If you double-click on a previous command, it will be selected and copied to the command line. You don't need to copy and paste by hand.
https://community.jboss.org/servlet/JiveServlet/downloadImage/102-17457-8-17797/450-344/CopyOperation.jpg
The command is also copied to the system clipboard so you can paste into your favorite editor. This is handy for creating scripts.
https://community.jboss.org/servlet/JiveServlet/downloadImage/102-17457-8-17798/450-107/SystemClipboard.jpg
