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Drift CLI includes special commands that start with / for system-level operations and utilities. These commands provide quick access to help, version information, updates, and process management.

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Command-line help

Before launching the interactive CLI, you can get help directly from your terminal: 
drift --help
This displays usage information, available options, and how to get started with Drift CLI.

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Interactive commands

Once inside the Drift CLI interactive prompt, these special commands are available:

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/help

Display comprehensive help information and command examples. Usage: 
drift> /help
This command shows:
  • Overview of Drift’s capabilities
  • Example natural language commands
  • List of all special commands
  • Tips for getting started
Run /help when you’re first getting started or need inspiration for what to ask Drift.

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/version

Display the current version of Drift CLI. Usage: 
drift> /version
This shows your installed version number, which is helpful when:
  • Checking if you’re on the latest release
  • Reporting bugs or issues
  • Verifying installation succeeded
Example output: 
Drift CLI version 1.0.12

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/update

Update Drift CLI to the latest version. Usage: 
drift> /update
This command:
  • Downloads the latest release
  • Installs the updated version
  • Preserves your settings and workspaces
Drift CLI automatically checks for updates on startup. When a new version is available, you’ll see a notification:
ℹ️  A new version (1.1.0) is available. Type /update to install.
Simply run /update to upgrade to the latest version.
If the update fails, you can manually download and install the latest .deb package from the releases page.

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/ps

Show running background processes managed by Drift. Usage: 
drift> /ps
This displays:
  • Active ROS2 nodes
  • Running Gazebo simulations
  • Background launch files
  • Process status and PIDs
Use this to:
  • Monitor what’s currently running
  • Track simulation processes
  • Verify launches succeeded
  • Debug process-related issues

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/clear

Clear the terminal screen. Usage: 
drift> /clear
This clears all previous output from the screen, giving you a clean workspace. Useful when:
  • Your terminal gets cluttered with output
  • You want to start a fresh task
  • You need better visibility of current operations

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/exit

Exit the Drift CLI. Usage: 
drift> /exit
This gracefully shuts down Drift and returns you to your normal terminal.
You can also use standard terminal shortcuts like Ctrl+C or Ctrl+D to exit.

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Quick reference

CommandDescription
/helpShow comprehensive help and examples
/versionDisplay version information
/updateUpdate to the latest version
/psShow running background processes
/clearClear the terminal screen
/exitExit Drift CLI

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