sima-cli 2.1.10

CLI tool for SiMa Developer Portal to download models, firmware, and apps.

sima-cli - SiMa Developer Portal CLI Tool

sima-cli is the command-line interface for SiMa developer workflows. It handles authentication, SDK container setup, DevKit updates, package installation, artifact downloads, Model Zoo/App Zoo access, and related development utilities.

Documentation

The full command reference is generated as Markdown under docs/sima-cli.

Use the generated docs for detailed options, arguments, subcommands, and full help text:

• Complete command reference
• Top-level command help

Installation

Install the latest main build:

curl -fsSL https://artifacts.sima-neat.com/tools/sima-cli-install.py -o sima-cli-install.py
python3 sima-cli-install.py main latest

Install interactively:

python3 sima-cli-install.py

Install a specific branch or release:

python3 sima-cli-install.py feature/my-branch latest
python3 sima-cli-install.py v2.1.6 latest

On Windows PowerShell:

Invoke-WebRequest https://artifacts.sima-neat.com/tools/sima-cli-install.py -OutFile sima-cli-install.py
python .\sima-cli-install.py main latest

Public PyPI releases can also be installed directly:

pip install sima-cli

Quick Start

sima-cli --help
sima-cli login
sima-cli version

Use --internal or SIMA_CLI_INTERNAL=1 when internal Artifactory resources are required:

sima-cli --internal login
SIMA_CLI_INTERNAL=1 sima-cli install -v 2.1.1 sdk-extensions/model

Common Workflows

Set up SDK containers:

sima-cli sdk setup
sima-cli sdk neat

Install a package from metadata:

sima-cli install -v 2.1.1 sdk-extensions/model

Download or install Neat artifacts:

sima-cli neat download core main
sima-cli install --neat core main

Update a DevKit:

sima-cli update -v 2.1.1 -y

Explore Model Zoo and App Zoo content:

sima-cli modelzoo list
sima-cli appzoo list

Top-Level Commands

Command	Description	Docs
sima-cli appzoo	Access sample apps from the App Zoo.	docs
sima-cli bootimg	Prepare a bootable image for the SiMa DevKit.	docs
sima-cli device	Discover nearby SiMa.ai devices on the local network.	docs
sima-cli download	Download a file or folder from a URL.	docs
sima-cli install	Install SiMa packages from metadata.	docs
sima-cli login	Authenticate with the SiMa Developer Portal.	docs
sima-cli logout	Remove cached credentials and config files.	docs
sima-cli mla	Machine Learning Accelerator utilities.	docs
sima-cli modelzoo	Access models from the Model Zoo.	docs
sima-cli neat	Discover, download, and install Neat build artifacts.	docs
sima-cli network	Configure DevKit network settings.	docs
sima-cli nvme	Perform NVMe operations on the Modalix DevKit.	docs
sima-cli packages	Manage the local sima-cli package registry.	docs
sima-cli playbooks	Install and manage coding-agent playbooks.	docs
sima-cli sdcard	Prepare SD card storage.	docs
sima-cli sdk	Manage and launch SDK container environments.	docs
sima-cli selfupdate	Update sima-cli manually.	docs
sima-cli serial	Connect to the UART serial console of a DevKit.	docs
sima-cli update	Update a SiMa DevKit or remote device.	docs
sima-cli version	Show the installed CLI version.	docs

Development

Install development dependencies and run tests:

pip install -e ".[dev]"
python -m pytest tests/unit

Regenerate CLI documentation:

python scripts/generate_cli_markdown_docs.py

build.sh also regenerates the command docs before building the package.

Requirements

• Python 3.8 or newer
• Docker for SDK container workflows
• DevKit connectivity for device update, serial, network, and boot-image workflows

For command-specific prerequisites, see the generated command reference.

Support

For issues and feature requests, use the sima-cli GitHub repository or contact the SiMa.ai development team.