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CLI Reference

Bivvy provides the following commands:

CommandDescription
bivvy runRun setup workflow
bivvy initInitialize configuration
bivvy addAdd a template step to configuration
bivvy templatesList available templates
bivvy statusShow current status
bivvy listList steps and workflows
bivvy lastShow last run info
bivvy historyShow execution history
bivvy lintValidate configuration
bivvy configShow configuration
bivvy cacheManage template cache
bivvy feedbackCapture feedback
bivvy updateCheck for and install updates
bivvy completionsGenerate shell completions

Global Flags

These flags work with all commands:

FlagShortDescription
--help-hShow help
--version-VShow version
--verbose-vVerbose output
--quiet-qMinimal output
--no-colorDisable colors
--config-cPath to config file
--project-pProject root path
--debugEnable debug logging
--trustTrust all remote extends URLs without prompting

Output Modes

Bivvy supports three output modes:

  • Normal (default): Standard output with progress indicators
  • Verbose (-v): Detailed output with timestamps and debug info
  • Quiet (-q): Minimal output, errors only

Exit Codes

CodeMeaning
0Success
1General error or validation failure
2Configuration error
130Interrupted (Ctrl+C)