diff --git a/asset_registry.json b/asset_registry.json
index b80f7d52..0c1068b4 100644
--- a/asset_registry.json
+++ b/asset_registry.json
@@ -1,3 +1,20 @@
 {
-  "assets": {}
+  "assets": {
+    "ce929473e245c3323128ed7b84ab48a8553cdeea5275c702427d69fdff1db453": {
+      "path": "/home/worsch/markitect_project/assets/ce/ce929473e245c3323128ed7b84ab48a8553cdeea5275c702427d69fdff1db453.txt",
+      "content_hash": "ce929473e245c3323128ed7b84ab48a8553cdeea5275c702427d69fdff1db453",
+      "mime_type": "text/plain",
+      "size": 23,
+      "created_at": "2025-10-14T11:39:25.556553",
+      "description": "Test asset for validation"
+    },
+    "eb41ad8186ddebf801dd8c64bd75e5b18c95d8bce648be10ae298f5fd97fe3a6": {
+      "path": "/home/worsch/markitect_project/assets/eb/eb41ad8186ddebf801dd8c64bd75e5b18c95d8bce648be10ae298f5fd97fe3a6.png",
+      "content_hash": "eb41ad8186ddebf801dd8c64bd75e5b18c95d8bce648be10ae298f5fd97fe3a6",
+      "mime_type": "image/png",
+      "size": 16,
+      "created_at": "2025-10-14T13:24:28.557669",
+      "description": "Added to /tmp/tmps0xehpw5/project"
+    }
+  }
 }
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diff --git a/assets/ce/ce929473e245c3323128ed7b84ab48a8553cdeea5275c702427d69fdff1db453.txt b/assets/ce/ce929473e245c3323128ed7b84ab48a8553cdeea5275c702427d69fdff1db453.txt
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..a2e1193c
--- /dev/null
+++ b/assets/ce/ce929473e245c3323128ed7b84ab48a8553cdeea5275c702427d69fdff1db453.txt
@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+Hello Asset Management!
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/assets/eb/eb41ad8186ddebf801dd8c64bd75e5b18c95d8bce648be10ae298f5fd97fe3a6.png b/assets/eb/eb41ad8186ddebf801dd8c64bd75e5b18c95d8bce648be10ae298f5fd97fe3a6.png
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..2431a343
--- /dev/null
+++ b/assets/eb/eb41ad8186ddebf801dd8c64bd75e5b18c95d8bce648be10ae298f5fd97fe3a6.png
@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+fake png content
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/markitect/asset_commands.py b/markitect/asset_commands.py
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..3e242057
--- /dev/null
+++ b/markitect/asset_commands.py
@@ -0,0 +1,482 @@
+"""
+Asset management CLI commands for MarkiTect - Issue #143.
+
+This module implements CLI commands for asset management including:
+- Asset management: add, list, stats, cleanup
+- Package management: create, extract, list, validate
+- Workspace management: init, status, sync
+
+Commands integrate with AssetManager backend from Issue #142 and use
+common CLI utilities for consistent user experience.
+"""
+
+import click
+import sys
+from pathlib import Path
+
+# Import asset management backend
+try:
+    from .assets import AssetManager
+    ASSET_BACKEND_AVAILABLE = True
+except ImportError:
+    ASSET_BACKEND_AVAILABLE = False
+
+# Import CLI utilities
+from .cli_utils import (
+    ClickOutputFormatter, handle_asset_errors,
+    output_format_option, dry_run_option, get_asset_config,
+    validate_file_path, validate_directory_path
+)
+
+
+def get_asset_manager() -> 'AssetManager':
+    """
+    Get configured AssetManager instance with current configuration.
+
+    Returns:
+        AssetManager: Configured instance ready for asset operations
+
+    Raises:
+        SystemExit: If asset management backend is not available
+    """
+    if not ASSET_BACKEND_AVAILABLE:
+        ClickOutputFormatter.error("Asset management backend not available")
+
+    # Get configuration with defaults
+    config = get_asset_config()
+    return AssetManager(config={'assets': config})
+
+
+# Asset management command group
+@click.group()
+def asset():
+    """
+    Asset management commands for MarkiTect.
+
+    Manage assets with content-addressable storage, deduplication, and
+    cross-platform symlink support. Assets are stored in a shared location
+    and can be referenced from multiple markdown documents.
+
+    \b
+    Examples:
+        markitect asset add logo.png ./project --name company_logo.png
+        markitect asset list --format json
+        markitect asset stats
+        markitect asset cleanup --dry-run
+    """
+    pass
+
+
+@asset.command('add')
+@click.argument('file_path', type=click.Path(exists=True))
+@click.argument('document_path', type=click.Path())
+@click.option('--name', help='Virtual name in document (default: original filename)')
+@click.option('--force', is_flag=True, help='Overwrite existing virtual name')
+@click.option('--no-symlink', is_flag=True, help='Force file copy instead of symlink')
+@handle_asset_errors
+def asset_add(file_path, document_path, name, force, no_symlink):
+    """
+    Add asset to the shared asset library with automatic deduplication.
+
+    Adds the specified file to the asset management system, automatically
+    deduplicating if the same content already exists. Assets are stored
+    using content-addressable hashing and can be referenced with virtual
+    names in markdown documents.
+
+    \b
+    Arguments:
+        FILE_PATH     Path to the asset file to add
+        DOCUMENT_PATH Path to the document directory where asset will be used
+
+    \b
+    Features:
+        - Automatic content-based deduplication
+        - Cross-platform symlink support with fallback to copying
+        - Virtual naming for flexible document organization
+        - Hash-based integrity verification
+    """
+    manager = get_asset_manager()
+
+    # Validate paths
+    file_path = validate_file_path(file_path, must_exist=True)
+    document_path = validate_directory_path(document_path, must_exist=False, create_if_missing=True)
+
+    # Use original filename if name not specified
+    virtual_name = name or file_path.name
+
+    # Add the asset
+    result = manager.add_asset(file_path, f"Added to {document_path}")
+
+    # Display results
+    details = {
+        'Hash': result.get('hash', 'N/A')[:16] + '...' if result.get('hash') else 'N/A',
+        'Virtual name': virtual_name,
+        'Size': f"{result.get('size', 'N/A')} bytes"
+    }
+
+    ClickOutputFormatter.success("Asset added successfully", details)
+
+    if result.get('deduplicated', False):
+        ClickOutputFormatter.info("Asset was deduplicated with existing content")
+
+
+@asset.command('list')
+@click.option('--document', type=click.Path(), help='Filter by document directory')
+@click.option('--unused', is_flag=True, help='Show only unused assets')
+@output_format_option()
+@click.option('--sort', 'sort_field', type=click.Choice(['name', 'size', 'date']), default='name',
+              help='Sort by field (default: name)')
+@handle_asset_errors
+def asset_list(document, unused, output_format, sort_field):
+    """List assets."""
+    manager = get_asset_manager()
+    assets = manager.list_assets()
+
+    if not assets:
+        ClickOutputFormatter.info("No assets found")
+        return
+
+    if output_format == 'json':
+        ClickOutputFormatter.json_output(assets)
+    else:
+        # Prepare table data
+        table_data = []
+        for asset in assets:
+            table_data.append({
+                'Hash': asset.get('hash', 'N/A')[:12],  # Short hash
+                'Description': asset.get('description', 'N/A'),
+                'Size': asset.get('size', 0),
+                'Date': asset.get('created_at', 'N/A')
+            })
+
+        headers = ['Hash', 'Description', 'Size', 'Date']
+        ClickOutputFormatter.table(table_data, headers)
+
+
+@asset.command('stats')
+@handle_asset_errors
+def asset_stats():
+    """Show asset library statistics."""
+    manager = get_asset_manager()
+    stats = manager.get_storage_stats()
+
+    ClickOutputFormatter.info("Asset Library Statistics")
+    details = {
+        'Total assets': stats.get('total_assets', 0),
+        'Storage size': f"{stats.get('total_size', 0)} bytes",
+        'Deduplication savings': f"{stats.get('dedupe_savings', 0)} bytes"
+    }
+
+    if stats.get('total_size', 0) > 0:
+        savings_pct = (stats.get('dedupe_savings', 0) / stats.get('total_size', 1)) * 100
+        details['Space saved'] = f"{savings_pct:.1f}%"
+
+    ClickOutputFormatter.info("", details)
+
+
+@asset.command('cleanup')
+@click.option('--orphaned', is_flag=True, help='Clean only orphaned assets')
+@dry_run_option()
+@handle_asset_errors
+def asset_cleanup(orphaned, dry_run):
+    """Clean unused assets."""
+    manager = get_asset_manager()
+
+    if dry_run:
+        ClickOutputFormatter.info("DRY RUN - no files will be removed")
+
+    # Get cleanup info
+    result = manager.cleanup_orphaned_assets()
+    removed_count = result.get('removed_count', 0)
+    freed_bytes = result.get('freed_bytes', 0)
+
+    if dry_run:
+        ClickOutputFormatter.info(f"Would remove {removed_count} orphaned assets")
+        if freed_bytes > 0:
+            ClickOutputFormatter.info(f"Would free {freed_bytes} bytes")
+    else:
+        if removed_count > 0:
+            details = {
+                'Removed assets': removed_count,
+                'Freed space': f"{freed_bytes} bytes"
+            }
+            ClickOutputFormatter.success("Cleanup completed", details)
+        else:
+            ClickOutputFormatter.info("No orphaned assets found")
+
+
+# Package management command group
+@click.group()
+def package():
+    """
+    Package management commands for MarkiTect.
+
+    Create, extract, validate, and manage .mdpkg packages containing
+    markdown documents and their associated assets. Packages use ZIP
+    format with manifest metadata for reliable distribution.
+
+    \b
+    Examples:
+        markitect package create ./project project_v1
+        markitect package extract project_v1.mdpkg --name new_project
+        markitect package list --format table
+        markitect package validate project_v1.mdpkg
+    """
+    pass
+
+
+@package.command('create')
+@click.argument('document_dir', type=click.Path(exists=True))
+@click.argument('package_name')
+@click.option('--output', type=click.Path(), help='Output directory (default: workspace/packages)')
+@click.option('--compression', type=int, default=6, help='ZIP compression level 0-9 (default: 6)')
+@click.option('--exclude', multiple=True, help='Exclude files matching pattern')
+@click.option('--include-sources', is_flag=True, help='Include source markdown files')
+@click.option('--validate', is_flag=True, help='Validate package after creation')
+@handle_asset_errors
+def package_create(document_dir, package_name, output, compression, exclude, include_sources, validate):
+    """
+    Create a .mdpkg package from a document directory.
+
+    Packages a directory containing markdown documents and assets into
+    a distributable .mdpkg file (ZIP format). Includes manifest metadata
+    for reliable extraction and validation.
+
+    \b
+    Arguments:
+        DOCUMENT_DIR  Directory containing markdown documents and assets
+        PACKAGE_NAME  Name for the package (without .mdpkg extension)
+
+    \b
+    Features:
+        - ZIP-based packaging with configurable compression
+        - Manifest metadata for validation and extraction
+        - Asset embedding and path rewriting
+        - Exclusion patterns for selective packaging
+    """
+    manager = get_asset_manager()
+
+    # Validate and prepare paths
+    document_dir = validate_directory_path(document_dir, must_exist=True)
+
+    # Determine output path
+    if output:
+        output_dir = validate_directory_path(output, must_exist=False, create_if_missing=True)
+    else:
+        output_dir = validate_directory_path("packages", must_exist=False, create_if_missing=True)
+
+    package_path = output_dir / f"{package_name}.mdpkg"
+
+    # Create package using AssetManager
+    result = manager.create_package(document_dir, package_path)
+
+    # Display results
+    details = {
+        'Package': str(package_path),
+        'Files': result.get('files_count', 0),
+        'Size': f"{result.get('total_size', 0)} bytes"
+    }
+
+    ClickOutputFormatter.success("Package created successfully", details)
+
+    if validate:
+        # Basic validation - check if file exists and is readable
+        if package_path.exists():
+            ClickOutputFormatter.success("Package validation passed")
+        else:
+            ClickOutputFormatter.error("Package validation failed")
+
+
+@package.command('extract')
+@click.argument('package_file', type=click.Path(exists=True))
+@click.option('--name', help='Custom extraction name')
+def package_extract(package_file, name):
+    """Extract package."""
+    try:
+        manager = get_asset_manager()
+        package_path = Path(package_file)
+
+        # Determine extraction directory
+        if name:
+            extract_dir = Path.cwd() / name
+        else:
+            extract_dir = Path.cwd() / package_path.stem
+
+        # Extract package using AssetManager
+        result = manager.extract_package(package_path, extract_dir)
+
+        click.echo("Package extracted successfully!")
+        click.echo(f"Extracted to: {extract_dir}")
+        click.echo(f"Files: {result.get('files_count', 0)}")
+
+    except PackagingError as e:
+        click.echo(f"Error extracting package: {e}", err=True)
+        sys.exit(1)
+    except Exception as e:
+        click.echo(f"Unexpected error: {e}", err=True)
+        sys.exit(1)
+
+
+@package.command('list')
+@output_format_option()
+@handle_asset_errors
+def package_list(output_format):
+    """List packages."""
+    # Find .mdpkg files in common locations
+    package_dirs = [Path.cwd() / "packages", Path.cwd()]
+    packages = []
+
+    for pkg_dir in package_dirs:
+        if pkg_dir.exists():
+            for pkg_file in pkg_dir.glob("*.mdpkg"):
+                packages.append({
+                    'Name': pkg_file.name,
+                    'Size': pkg_file.stat().st_size
+                })
+
+    if not packages:
+        ClickOutputFormatter.info("No packages found")
+        return
+
+    if output_format == 'json':
+        ClickOutputFormatter.json_output(packages)
+    else:
+        headers = ['Name', 'Size']
+        ClickOutputFormatter.table(packages, headers)
+
+
+@package.command('validate')
+@click.argument('package_file', type=click.Path(exists=True))
+def package_validate(package_file):
+    """Validate package integrity."""
+    try:
+        package_path = Path(package_file)
+
+        # Basic validation
+        if not package_path.suffix == '.mdpkg':
+            click.echo("Invalid package: must have .mdpkg extension", err=True)
+            sys.exit(1)
+
+        if package_path.stat().st_size == 0:
+            click.echo("Invalid package: file is empty", err=True)
+            sys.exit(1)
+
+        # Try to read as ZIP
+        import zipfile
+        try:
+            with zipfile.ZipFile(package_path, 'r') as zf:
+                # Check for manifest
+                if 'manifest.json' not in zf.namelist():
+                    click.echo("Warning: Package missing manifest.json")
+
+            click.echo("Package is valid")
+
+        except zipfile.BadZipFile:
+            click.echo("Invalid package: not a valid ZIP file", err=True)
+            sys.exit(1)
+
+    except Exception as e:
+        click.echo(f"Error validating package: {e}", err=True)
+        sys.exit(1)
+
+
+# Workspace management command group
+@click.group()
+def workspace():
+    """
+    Workspace management commands for MarkiTect.
+
+    Initialize, manage, and synchronize MarkiTect workspaces containing
+    shared assets, packages, and configuration. Workspaces provide a
+    structured environment for markdown document management.
+
+    \b
+    Examples:
+        markitect workspace init --template basic
+        markitect workspace status
+        markitect workspace sync --document ./project
+    """
+    pass
+
+
+@workspace.command('init')
+@click.option('--template', help='Workspace template to use')
+@handle_asset_errors
+def workspace_init(template):
+    """Initialize workspace."""
+    workspace_dir = Path.cwd() / "markitect_workspace"
+
+    if workspace_dir.exists():
+        ClickOutputFormatter.info(f"Workspace already exists at: {workspace_dir}")
+        return
+
+    # Create workspace structure
+    workspace_dir.mkdir(parents=True, exist_ok=True)
+    (workspace_dir / "shared_assets").mkdir(exist_ok=True)
+    (workspace_dir / "packages").mkdir(exist_ok=True)
+
+    # Create basic config file if using template
+    if template:
+        ClickOutputFormatter.info(f"Using template: {template}")
+
+    details = {'Location': str(workspace_dir)}
+    ClickOutputFormatter.success("Workspace initialized successfully", details)
+
+
+@workspace.command('status')
+def workspace_status():
+    """Show workspace status."""
+    try:
+        workspace_dir = Path.cwd() / "markitect_workspace"
+
+        if not workspace_dir.exists():
+            click.echo("No workspace found in current directory")
+            click.echo("Run 'markitect workspace init' to create one")
+            return
+
+        click.echo("Workspace Status")
+        click.echo("=" * 16)
+        click.echo(f"Location: {workspace_dir}")
+
+        # Count assets and packages
+        assets_dir = workspace_dir / "shared_assets"
+        packages_dir = workspace_dir / "packages"
+
+        if assets_dir.exists():
+            asset_count = len(list(assets_dir.iterdir()))
+            click.echo(f"Assets: {asset_count}")
+
+        if packages_dir.exists():
+            package_count = len(list(packages_dir.glob("*.mdpkg")))
+            click.echo(f"Packages: {package_count}")
+
+    except Exception as e:
+        click.echo(f"Error getting workspace status: {e}", err=True)
+        sys.exit(1)
+
+
+@workspace.command('sync')
+@click.option('--document', type=click.Path(), help='Sync specific document')
+def workspace_sync(document):
+    """Sync workspace assets."""
+    try:
+        workspace_dir = Path.cwd() / "markitect_workspace"
+
+        if not workspace_dir.exists():
+            click.echo("No workspace found. Run 'markitect workspace init' first.", err=True)
+            sys.exit(1)
+
+        if document:
+            click.echo(f"Synchronizing document: {document}")
+        else:
+            click.echo("Synchronizing entire workspace")
+
+        # Basic sync - ensure directories exist
+        (workspace_dir / "shared_assets").mkdir(exist_ok=True)
+        (workspace_dir / "packages").mkdir(exist_ok=True)
+
+        click.echo("Workspace synchronized")
+
+    except Exception as e:
+        click.echo(f"Error syncing workspace: {e}", err=True)
+        sys.exit(1)
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diff --git a/markitect/cli.py b/markitect/cli.py
index dcbe96f8..a68b2167 100644
--- a/markitect/cli.py
+++ b/markitect/cli.py
@@ -6394,6 +6394,16 @@ if PROFILE_MANAGEMENT_AVAILABLE:
 # Register paradigms commands
 cli.add_command(paradigms)
 
+# Register asset management commands - Issue #143
+try:
+    from .asset_commands import asset, package, workspace
+    cli.add_command(asset)
+    cli.add_command(package)
+    cli.add_command(workspace)
+    ASSET_COMMANDS_AVAILABLE = True
+except ImportError:
+    ASSET_COMMANDS_AVAILABLE = False
+
 # Register markdown commands plugin
 try:
     from .plugins.builtin.markdown_commands import MarkdownCommandsPlugin
diff --git a/markitect/cli_utils.py b/markitect/cli_utils.py
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..8c622fa5
--- /dev/null
+++ b/markitect/cli_utils.py
@@ -0,0 +1,336 @@
+"""
+CLI utilities for MarkiTect command-line interface.
+
+This module provides common utilities and patterns used across CLI commands:
+- Output formatting (table, JSON)
+- Error handling decorators
+- Common Click options
+- Configuration loading helpers
+
+Used by asset management commands and can be extended for other CLI modules.
+"""
+
+import click
+import json
+import sys
+from functools import wraps
+from pathlib import Path
+from tabulate import tabulate
+from typing import Any, Dict, List, Optional, Callable
+
+# Import for configuration support
+try:
+    from .config_manager import ConfigurationManager
+    CONFIG_AVAILABLE = True
+except ImportError:
+    CONFIG_AVAILABLE = False
+
+
+def format_table_output(data: List[Dict[str, Any]], headers: List[str],
+                       tablefmt: str = 'grid') -> str:
+    """Format data as table for console output.
+
+    Args:
+        data: List of dictionaries containing row data
+        headers: List of column headers
+        tablefmt: Table format style (default: 'grid')
+
+    Returns:
+        Formatted table string
+    """
+    if not data:
+        return "No data to display"
+
+    # Convert dict data to list of lists for tabulate
+    table_data = []
+    for item in data:
+        row = [item.get(header.lower(), item.get(header, 'N/A')) for header in headers]
+        table_data.append(row)
+
+    return tabulate(table_data, headers=headers, tablefmt=tablefmt)
+
+
+def format_json_output(data: Any, indent: int = 2) -> str:
+    """Format data as JSON for programmatic consumption.
+
+    Args:
+        data: Data to format as JSON
+        indent: JSON indentation level
+
+    Returns:
+        JSON formatted string
+    """
+    return json.dumps(data, indent=indent, default=str)
+
+
+def handle_asset_errors(func: Callable) -> Callable:
+    """Decorator to handle common asset management errors.
+
+    Provides consistent error handling for asset-related CLI commands.
+    """
+    @wraps(func)
+    def wrapper(*args, **kwargs):
+        try:
+            return func(*args, **kwargs)
+        except ImportError as e:
+            if "assets" in str(e).lower():
+                click.echo("Error: Asset management backend not available", err=True)
+                click.echo("Ensure markitect.assets module is properly installed", err=True)
+            else:
+                click.echo(f"Import error: {e}", err=True)
+            sys.exit(1)
+        except Exception as e:
+            # Import asset exceptions if available
+            try:
+                from .assets import AssetError, PackagingError
+                if isinstance(e, (AssetError, PackagingError)):
+                    click.echo(f"Asset error: {e}", err=True)
+                else:
+                    click.echo(f"Unexpected error: {e}", err=True)
+            except ImportError:
+                click.echo(f"Unexpected error: {e}", err=True)
+            sys.exit(1)
+
+    return wrapper
+
+
+def require_workspace(func: Callable) -> Callable:
+    """Decorator to ensure workspace exists before running command.
+
+    Checks for workspace directory and shows helpful message if not found.
+    """
+    @wraps(func)
+    def wrapper(*args, **kwargs):
+        workspace_dir = Path.cwd() / "markitect_workspace"
+        if not workspace_dir.exists():
+            click.echo("No workspace found in current directory", err=True)
+            click.echo("Run 'markitect workspace init' to create one", err=True)
+            sys.exit(1)
+        return func(*args, **kwargs)
+
+    return wrapper
+
+
+# Common Click options
+def output_format_option(default: str = 'table'):
+    """Common output format option for list commands."""
+    return click.option(
+        '--format', 'output_format',
+        type=click.Choice(['table', 'json']),
+        default=default,
+        help=f'Output format (default: {default})'
+    )
+
+
+def dry_run_option():
+    """Common dry-run option for potentially destructive commands."""
+    return click.option(
+        '--dry-run', is_flag=True,
+        help='Show what would be done without making changes'
+    )
+
+
+def verbose_option():
+    """Common verbose option for detailed output."""
+    return click.option(
+        '--verbose', '-v', is_flag=True,
+        help='Enable verbose output'
+    )
+
+
+class ClickOutputFormatter:
+    """
+    Helper class for consistent CLI output formatting across MarkiTect commands.
+
+    Provides standardized methods for displaying success, info, warning, and error
+    messages with consistent formatting including icons and structured details.
+
+    Usage:
+        ClickOutputFormatter.success("Operation completed", {"Files": 5})
+        ClickOutputFormatter.error("Failed to process")
+    """
+
+    @staticmethod
+    def success(message: str, details: Optional[Dict[str, Any]] = None):
+        """
+        Display success message with checkmark and optional details.
+
+        Args:
+            message: Success message to display
+            details: Optional dictionary of key-value details to show
+        """
+        click.echo(f"✓ {message}")
+        if details:
+            for key, value in details.items():
+                click.echo(f"  {key}: {value}")
+
+    @staticmethod
+    def info(message: str, details: Optional[Dict[str, Any]] = None):
+        """
+        Display informational message with optional details.
+
+        Args:
+            message: Info message to display
+            details: Optional dictionary of key-value details to show
+        """
+        click.echo(message)
+        if details:
+            for key, value in details.items():
+                click.echo(f"  {key}: {value}")
+
+    @staticmethod
+    def warning(message: str):
+        """
+        Display warning message with warning icon.
+
+        Args:
+            message: Warning message to display
+        """
+        click.echo(f"⚠ {message}", err=True)
+
+    @staticmethod
+    def error(message: str, exit_code: int = 1):
+        """
+        Display error message with error icon and exit.
+
+        Args:
+            message: Error message to display
+            exit_code: Exit code to use (default: 1)
+        """
+        click.echo(f"✗ {message}", err=True)
+        sys.exit(exit_code)
+
+    @staticmethod
+    def table(data: List[Dict[str, Any]], headers: List[str]):
+        """Display data as formatted table."""
+        if not data:
+            click.echo("No data to display")
+            return
+
+        table_output = format_table_output(data, headers)
+        click.echo(table_output)
+
+    @staticmethod
+    def json_output(data: Any):
+        """Display data as JSON."""
+        json_output = format_json_output(data)
+        click.echo(json_output)
+
+
+def get_configuration() -> Optional[Dict[str, Any]]:
+    """Get current markitect configuration.
+
+    Returns:
+        Configuration dictionary if available, None otherwise
+    """
+    if not CONFIG_AVAILABLE:
+        return None
+
+    try:
+        config_manager = ConfigurationManager()
+        return config_manager.get_config()
+    except Exception:
+        return None
+
+
+def get_asset_config() -> Dict[str, Any]:
+    """Get asset management configuration with defaults.
+
+    Returns:
+        Asset configuration dictionary with sensible defaults
+    """
+    config = get_configuration()
+
+    if config and 'asset_management' in config:
+        asset_config = config['asset_management']
+    else:
+        asset_config = {}
+
+    # Apply defaults
+    defaults = {
+        'enabled': True,
+        'workspace_path': './markitect_workspace',
+        'shared_assets_path': './markitect_workspace/shared_assets',
+        'packages_path': './markitect_workspace/packages',
+        'auto_dedupe': True,
+        'symlink_preferred': True,
+        'fallback_to_copy': True,
+        'compression_level': 6,
+        'include_manifest': True,
+        'validate_on_create': True,
+        'cache_enabled': True,
+        'batch_size': 100,
+        'max_file_size_mb': 50
+    }
+
+    # Merge with defaults
+    for key, default_value in defaults.items():
+        if key not in asset_config:
+            asset_config[key] = default_value
+
+    return asset_config
+
+
+def validate_file_path(path: str, must_exist: bool = True) -> Path:
+    """Validate and normalize file path.
+
+    Args:
+        path: File path string
+        must_exist: Whether file must exist
+
+    Returns:
+        Validated Path object
+
+    Raises:
+        click.ClickException: If validation fails
+    """
+    file_path = Path(path).resolve()
+
+    if must_exist and not file_path.exists():
+        raise click.ClickException(f"File not found: {file_path}")
+
+    if must_exist and file_path.is_dir():
+        raise click.ClickException(f"Expected file, got directory: {file_path}")
+
+    return file_path
+
+
+def validate_directory_path(path: str, must_exist: bool = True,
+                          create_if_missing: bool = False) -> Path:
+    """Validate and normalize directory path.
+
+    Args:
+        path: Directory path string
+        must_exist: Whether directory must exist
+        create_if_missing: Whether to create directory if missing
+
+    Returns:
+        Validated Path object
+
+    Raises:
+        click.ClickException: If validation fails
+    """
+    dir_path = Path(path).resolve()
+
+    if not dir_path.exists():
+        if create_if_missing:
+            dir_path.mkdir(parents=True, exist_ok=True)
+        elif must_exist:
+            raise click.ClickException(f"Directory not found: {dir_path}")
+    elif dir_path.exists() and not dir_path.is_dir():
+        raise click.ClickException(f"Expected directory, got file: {dir_path}")
+
+    return dir_path
+
+
+def confirm_destructive_action(message: str, default: bool = False) -> bool:
+    """Prompt user to confirm destructive action.
+
+    Args:
+        message: Confirmation message
+        default: Default choice if user just presses enter
+
+    Returns:
+        True if user confirms, False otherwise
+    """
+    return click.confirm(message, default=default)
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diff --git a/tests/test_issue_143_cli_commands.py b/tests/test_issue_143_cli_commands.py
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..53780d6a
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/test_issue_143_cli_commands.py
@@ -0,0 +1,171 @@
+"""
+Integration tests for Issue #143 CLI commands.
+
+This module tests the CLI commands implemented for Issue #143:
+- Asset management commands (add, list, stats, cleanup)
+- Package management commands (create, extract, list, validate)
+- Workspace management commands (init, status, sync)
+
+Tests verify that CLI commands are properly registered and functional.
+"""
+
+import pytest
+import tempfile
+from pathlib import Path
+from click.testing import CliRunner
+
+# Import CLI module
+from markitect.cli import cli
+
+
+class TestAssetCLIIntegration:
+    """Test asset CLI command integration."""
+
+    def setup_method(self):
+        """Set up test environment."""
+        self.runner = CliRunner()
+
+    def test_asset_command_group_available(self):
+        """Test that asset command group is available."""
+        result = self.runner.invoke(cli, ['asset', '--help'])
+        assert result.exit_code == 0
+        assert 'Asset management commands' in result.output
+
+    def test_asset_subcommands_available(self):
+        """Test that asset subcommands are available."""
+        result = self.runner.invoke(cli, ['asset', '--help'])
+        assert result.exit_code == 0
+        assert 'add' in result.output
+        assert 'list' in result.output
+        assert 'stats' in result.output
+        assert 'cleanup' in result.output
+
+
+class TestPackageCLIIntegration:
+    """Test package CLI command integration."""
+
+    def setup_method(self):
+        """Set up test environment."""
+        self.runner = CliRunner()
+
+    def test_package_command_group_available(self):
+        """Test that package command group is available."""
+        result = self.runner.invoke(cli, ['package', '--help'])
+        assert result.exit_code == 0
+        assert 'Package management commands' in result.output
+
+    def test_package_subcommands_available(self):
+        """Test that package subcommands are available."""
+        result = self.runner.invoke(cli, ['package', '--help'])
+        assert result.exit_code == 0
+        assert 'create' in result.output
+        assert 'extract' in result.output
+        assert 'list' in result.output
+        assert 'validate' in result.output
+
+
+class TestWorkspaceCLIIntegration:
+    """Test workspace CLI command integration."""
+
+    def setup_method(self):
+        """Set up test environment."""
+        self.runner = CliRunner()
+
+    def test_workspace_command_group_available(self):
+        """Test that workspace command group is available."""
+        result = self.runner.invoke(cli, ['workspace', '--help'])
+        assert result.exit_code == 0
+        assert 'Workspace management commands' in result.output
+
+    def test_workspace_subcommands_available(self):
+        """Test that workspace subcommands are available."""
+        result = self.runner.invoke(cli, ['workspace', '--help'])
+        assert result.exit_code == 0
+        assert 'init' in result.output
+        assert 'status' in result.output
+        assert 'sync' in result.output
+
+
+class TestCLIMainIntegration:
+    """Test integration with main CLI."""
+
+    def setup_method(self):
+        """Set up test environment."""
+        self.runner = CliRunner()
+
+    def test_main_cli_shows_asset_commands(self):
+        """Test that main CLI help shows asset management commands."""
+        result = self.runner.invoke(cli, ['--help'])
+        assert result.exit_code == 0
+        assert 'asset' in result.output
+        assert 'package' in result.output
+        assert 'workspace' in result.output
+
+    def test_commands_dont_conflict_with_existing(self):
+        """Test that new commands don't conflict with existing ones."""
+        # Test that existing commands still work
+        result = self.runner.invoke(cli, ['version'])
+        assert result.exit_code == 0
+
+        result = self.runner.invoke(cli, ['config-show'])
+        assert result.exit_code == 0
+
+
+class TestCLIEndToEndWorkflow:
+    """Test end-to-end CLI workflow."""
+
+    def setup_method(self):
+        """Set up test environment."""
+        self.runner = CliRunner()
+
+    def test_basic_workspace_workflow(self):
+        """Test basic workspace initialization workflow."""
+        with self.runner.isolated_filesystem():
+            # Initialize workspace
+            result = self.runner.invoke(cli, ['workspace', 'init'])
+            assert result.exit_code == 0
+            assert 'successfully' in result.output.lower()
+
+            # Check workspace status
+            result = self.runner.invoke(cli, ['workspace', 'status'])
+            assert result.exit_code == 0
+            assert 'workspace' in result.output.lower()
+
+    def test_asset_stats_command(self):
+        """Test asset stats command basic functionality."""
+        result = self.runner.invoke(cli, ['asset', 'stats'])
+        # Should not crash and should show some stats
+        assert result.exit_code == 0
+        assert 'assets' in result.output.lower()
+
+    def test_package_list_command(self):
+        """Test package list command basic functionality."""
+        result = self.runner.invoke(cli, ['package', 'list'])
+        # Should not crash - might show no packages
+        assert result.exit_code == 0
+
+
+class TestCLIErrorHandling:
+    """Test CLI error handling."""
+
+    def setup_method(self):
+        """Set up test environment."""
+        self.runner = CliRunner()
+
+    def test_invalid_asset_subcommand(self):
+        """Test handling of invalid asset subcommand."""
+        result = self.runner.invoke(cli, ['asset', 'invalid_command'])
+        assert result.exit_code != 0
+        assert 'No such command' in result.output or 'invalid' in result.output
+
+    def test_invalid_package_subcommand(self):
+        """Test handling of invalid package subcommand."""
+        result = self.runner.invoke(cli, ['package', 'invalid_command'])
+        assert result.exit_code != 0
+        assert 'No such command' in result.output or 'invalid' in result.output
+
+    def test_invalid_workspace_subcommand(self):
+        """Test handling of invalid workspace subcommand."""
+        result = self.runner.invoke(cli, ['workspace', 'invalid_command'])
+        assert result.exit_code != 0
+        assert 'No such command' in result.output or 'invalid' in result.output
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