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What is Drift CLI?

Drift CLI eliminates the steep learning curve of robotics simulation development. It’s an AI-powered assistant that understands natural language and helps you build, test, and debug complex robotic systems using conversational commands. No more memorizing complex ROS2 commands or Gazebo configurations — just describe what you want to build, and Drift handles the rest.

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Key benefits

Drift CLI transforms how you work with robotics simulations:
  • Natural language interface — Talk to your simulation like you’re talking to a colleague
  • ROS2 and Gazebo integration — Seamless workflow with your favorite robotics tools
  • Intelligent workspace management — Automatic package and workspace generation
  • Adaptive planning — Real-time error recovery and problem-solving
  • Launch file generation — Automatic creation and validation of launch files
  • Process management — Track and manage multiple background processes
  • Smart debugging — AI-assisted troubleshooting and error analysis

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Who should use Drift CLI?

Whether you’re:
  • A student learning ROS for the first time
  • A researcher iterating on novel algorithms
  • An engineer developing production systems
  • A hobbyist bringing your robot dreams to life
Drift is here to help you succeed by reducing complexity and letting you focus on what really matters: building amazing robots.

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Example commands

With Drift CLI, you can use natural language to control your robotics workflow: 
drift> create a three arm manipulator with camera sensor
drift> launch my robot with the custom world file
drift> add a lidar sensor to my robot and rebuild
drift> why isn't my camera publishing images?

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ROS2 and Gazebo integration

Drift CLI provides seamless integration with:
  • ROS2 (Humble, Foxy, or later recommended) — The foundation of modern robotics
  • Gazebo Sim (Harmonic) — Powering realistic simulations
Support for older versions of ROS and Gazebo is coming soon.

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