CLI Overview

Documentation Index

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1. Runtime CLI (automaton) - For managing and running your automaton
2. Creator CLI (automaton-cli) - For interacting with a running automaton

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Runtime CLI Commands

automaton --run          # Start the automaton
automaton --status       # Show current status
automaton --setup        # Run interactive setup wizard
automaton --configure    # Edit configuration
automaton --init         # Initialize wallet and config
automaton --provision    # Provision Conway API key via SIWE
automaton --version      # Show version
automaton --help         # Show help

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Creator CLI Commands

automaton-cli status              # Show automaton status
automaton-cli logs [--tail N]     # View automaton logs
automaton-cli fund <amount>       # Transfer Conway credits
automaton-cli send <to> <msg>     # Send a social message

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Environment Variables

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Configuration Directory

• wallet.json - Wallet private key
• config.json - Automaton configuration
• automaton.db - State database
• heartbeat.json - Heartbeat configuration
• skills/ - Skill modules

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Getting Started

1. Initialize your automaton:
   automaton --init
   
2. Provision API credentials:
   automaton --provision
   
3. Run the setup wizard:
   automaton --setup
   
4. Start your automaton:
   automaton --run
   

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Next Steps