Linux

Supported distros

Currently LightMesh CLI Linux supports Ubuntu and Debian. If you use a different distro don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with an NPM install. Please see the NPM install guide if you are running a currently unsupported distro.

Install LightMesh CLI for Linux

• For 64-bit os run the following command:

wget -c https://get.lightmesh.com/lightmesh-ubuntu-debian-64-latest

• For 32-bit os run this command: wget -c https://get.lightmesh.com/lightmesh-ubuntu-debian-32-latest
• To install the package run the following command using the correct package version name: sudo dpkg -i lightmesh-ubuntu-debian-64-latest

Authentication Methods for LightMesh CLI on Linux

There are two ways to authenticate with LightMesh via the CLI on Linux:

1. Login Command: You can authenticate by using the lightmesh login command directly in the terminal, which will prompt you for credentials.
   

2. API Key: Alternatively, you can authenticate using an API key. Follow these steps to create one:

   • Register and log in at next.lightmesh.com
   • Go to Admin at the top right corner
   • Click on API Keys
   • Create a new API Key

To use the LightMesh CLI using an API key, export the created token. Example: export LIGHTMESH_API_TOKEN=<token>

• To verify installation and token are set correctly type lightmesh into the terminal. The LightMesh CLI version should be shown, along with usage, topic, and command details.