Getting Started

This guide will walk you through your first 5 minutes with the Knaix CLI.

Authenticate

Initialize your session and join the mesh.

Set Context

Choose a default node for your commands.

Interactive Chat

Send your first private intelligence request.

Step 1: Authenticate

Run the login command. This will open your default browser to the Kovalent Identity Center.

knaix login

After logging in, you can verify your status at any time:

knaix status

First, list your available AI nodes to find the one you want to use:

knaix ls

Then, set your default node context. This saves you from having to specify the --node-id in every command.

knaix use <node-id>

Now you can start a conversation. Since you set a default context, simply send your message:

knaix chat "What are the core benefits of Rust?"

Your request is proxied through our secure API and encrypted end-to-end between the CLI and your private node.

You've successfully mastered the basics. Explore the full command reference for advanced features like document uploads, metrics, and logs.