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Quick command to validate your CLI installation, Lager Box connection, and display the box version.

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Syntax

lager hello [OPTIONS]

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Options

OptionDescription
--box TEXTLagerbox name or IP address
--helpShow help message and exit

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Usage

# Basic hello command
lager hello

# Hello with specific Lager Box
lager hello --box my-lager-box

# Hello with Lager Box IP
lager hello --box <BOX_IP>

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Output

The hello command displays a success message along with the Lager Box version: 
$ lager hello --box my-lager-box
Hello from my-lager-box!
Version: 0.3.22
If the box version cannot be determined (older box software that does not support version reporting), the version is shown as unknown: 
$ lager hello --box old-box
Hello from old-box!
Version: Unknown

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Examples

# Verify connectivity after initial setup
lager hello --box my-lager-box

# Quick check that default box is reachable
lager defaults add --box my-lager-box
lager hello

# Check version of a specific box
lager hello --box lab-gw

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Notes

  • Simple validation command to test CLI installation
  • Verifies connectivity to the Lager Box
  • Displays the Lager Box software version by querying the /cli-version endpoint
  • Useful for troubleshooting connection issues
  • No arguments required when a default box is set
  • Returns success message when connection is working