sima-cli - SiMa Developer Portal CLI Tool
sima-cli is the command-line interface for SiMa developer workflows. Use it to authenticate, set up SDK containers, update DevKits, install packages, download artifacts, and access Model Zoo and App Zoo content.
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:
Installation
For most users, install the latest official release from the public installer URL for your operating system.
Linux, macOS, and DevKit
Run the installer from a terminal:
curl -fsSL https://artifacts.neat.sima.ai/sima-cli/linux-mac.sh | bash
After installation, open a new terminal or reload your shell profile, then verify the install:
sima-cli --version
Windows PowerShell
Download and run the Windows installer from PowerShell:
Invoke-WebRequest https://artifacts.neat.sima.ai/sima-cli/windows.bat -OutFile windows.bat
.\windows.bat
After installation, open a new Command Prompt or PowerShell window, then verify the install:
sima-cli --version
Advanced: choose a branch or release
Use install.py only when you need to choose a specific tested branch build or release instead of installing the latest official PyPI release.
On Linux, macOS, or DevKit:
curl -fsSL https://artifacts.neat.sima.ai/sima-cli/install.py -o sima-cli-install.py
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.neat.sima.ai/sima-cli/install.py -OutFile sima-cli-install.py
python .\sima-cli-install.py
To install a specific branch or release:
python .\sima-cli-install.py feature/my-branch latest
python .\sima-cli-install.py v2.1.6 latest
Release tags such as v2.1.6 install from public PyPI. Branch names install tested artifacts from artifacts.neat.sima.ai/sima-cli.
Public PyPI releases can also be installed directly:
pip install sima-cli
Quick Start
sima-cli --help
sima-cli --version
sima-cli login
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 2.1.2 tools/model-compiler/amd64
Common Workflows
Set up SDK containers:
sima-cli sdk setup
sima-cli sdk neat
Install Model Compiler from package metadata:
# amd64 host
sima-cli install -v 2.1.2 tools/model-compiler/amd64
# arm64 host
sima-cli install -v 2.1.2 tools/model-compiler/arm64
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 |
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.
1 maintainer
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