> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.living-memory.app/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.living-memory.app/cli.md).

# CLI quickstart

`lm` is the Living Memory terminal interface. It saves capsule grants locally and calls the hosted service. You need network access for remote operations.

The CLI calls the free capsule configuration a **Room**. Keep the actual command spelling `--room`; it is not a separate product.

## Install

For macOS or Linux:

```sh
curl -fsSL https://living-memory-cli.pages.dev/install.sh | sh
```

Open a new terminal and run `lm version`. The installer referenced by the current CLI documentation targets `0.1.0-rc.4`; use the [CLI release page](https://github.com/v1b3x0r/lm-cli/releases) for release details and manual downloads. Do not assume installer updates track repository changes immediately.

## Use a capsule

```sh
lm list
lm create my-project --room
lm inspect my-project
printf '%s' 'The project uses blue buttons.' | lm remember my-project
printf '%s' 'Which button color is used?' | lm recall my-project
lm state my-project
```

Expected result: creation saves one grant, inspection identifies the capsule, and recall finds the fact. Creation and inspection can print secret entrances; keep that output private.

`lm list` combines locally saved capsules with account Worlds when signed in. If account inventory fails, local capsules remain visible. `lm inspect` reads live state; saved creation-time expiry is only a snapshot.

Text comes from stdin. Use private files for sensitive content rather than literal shell arguments.

## Account World

```sh
lm login
lm inspect --account
lm world
```

Login is separate from entitlement. `lm world` guides you to the website when access is not active and confirms the World when access is available. It does not charge your account or migrate capsule data.

Run `lm help` for the installed binary's commands. See [Your first memory](/first-memory.md) for the complete loop.


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