Nexus Network CLI

The Nexus Network CLI (opens in a new tab) is a command-line tool for contributing compute resources to the network.

Installation

Quick Install

For rapid deployment, use our installation script:

curl https://cli.nexus.xyz/ | sh

Manual Installation

System Requirements

Choose your operating system:

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade
sudo apt install build-essential pkg-config libssl-dev git-all

brew install git

Setup & Configuration

Initial Setup

1. Run the CLI for the first time
2. You'll be prompted to accept the Terms of Use (opens in a new tab)
3. Configure your Prover ID (see below)

Prover ID Configuration

You have two options when configuring your Prover ID:

1. Link to Web Account (Recommended)

   • Get your ID from beta.nexus.xyz (opens in a new tab)
   • Enter it when prompted
   • Your CLI contributions will sync with your web account

2. Generate Random ID

   • Skip the ID prompt
   • A random ID will be generated
   • Note: You'll be prompted again on next startup

Troubleshooting

If you encounter any issues:

1. Check Documentation

   • Review the Network FAQ
   • Search existing GitHub Issues (opens in a new tab)

2. Get Help

   • Join our Discord Community (opens in a new tab)
   • Open a new GitHub issue (opens in a new tab) for technical problems