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Max is controlled entirely from the command line using the max binary. Every command follows the same pattern:
max <command> [flags]

All commands

CommandDescription
max startStart the Max daemon (Telegram bot + HTTP API + orchestrator)
max tuiConnect to the running daemon via terminal UI
max setupInteractive first-run configuration wizard
max updateCheck for and install the latest version
max helpShow help and available commands

Flags

FlagApplies toDescription
--self-editmax startAllow Max to modify his own source code. Off by default.
--version, -vany positionPrint the installed version number and exit.
--help, -hany positionShow the help message and exit.
# Print the current version
max --version

# Show help
max --help
max help

Command pages

start

Start the daemon — boots the Copilot orchestrator, HTTP API, and Telegram bot.

tui

Open the terminal UI and connect to a running daemon over SSE.

setup

Interactive wizard to configure Telegram, Google services, and the default model.

update

Check the npm registry for a newer version and install it automatically.

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