CLI Documentation

Command-line reference for Embedr projects

Reference

Embedr CLI Reference

The desktop app uses the Embedr CLI runtime for firmware and PCB operations. Use the reference to understand project creation, build, upload, device discovery, serial monitoring, libraries, manifests, and PCB commands.

Project Management

Create projects and inspect manifests

Build & Upload

Compile firmware and flash boards

Library Manager

Install and inspect project libraries

Targets

List boards and choose build targets

Serial Monitor

Discover devices and monitor serial output

PCB Commands

Run schematic, board, and KiCad handoff flows

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A useful starting command

Use JSON output when you want scripts or tools to consume command results.

embedr --format json boards --limit 5