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import Tabs from "@theme/Tabs";
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import TabItem from "@theme/TabItem";
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This library provides a command line interface (CLI) for managing the user settings of Meshtastic nodes and provides an easy API for sending and receiving messages over mesh radios. Events are delivered using a publish-subscribe model, and you can subscribe to only the message types you are interested in.
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## Meshtastic Python Library
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The [Meshtastic-python repo](https://github.com/meshtastic/Meshtastic-python) and [API documentation](https://python.meshtastic.org) are excellent sources of information.
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This library provides a command-line interface (CLI) for managing the user settings of Meshtastic nodes and provides an easy API for sending and receiving messages over mesh radios. Events are delivered using a publish-subscribe model, and you can subscribe to only the message types you are interested in.
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If you wish to view the code or contribute to development of the python library or the command line interface, please visit the Meshtastic python [GitHub page](https://github.com/meshtastic/Meshtastic-python).
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The [Meshtastic-python repo](https://github.com/meshtastic/Meshtastic-python) and [API documentation](https://python.meshtastic.org) are excellent sources of information. If you wish to view the code or contribute to the development of the Python library or the command-line interface, please visit the Meshtastic Python [GitHub page](https://github.com/meshtastic/Meshtastic-python).
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There are standalone executables for Windows and Ubuntu if you do not want to install python and/or the python libraries required to run the meshtastic CLI tool. See [Standalone](#standalone) for more information.
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### Installation Methods
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Installation can also be easily done through the [Python package installer pip](https://pypi.org/project/meshtastic):
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:::note
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You must use pip version 20 or later. To upgrade to the latest pip, do: `pip install --upgrade pip`
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:::
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:::info
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Make sure that the `PATH variable` also gets installed by checking the box while installing python. If you don't, python may not be available and you may not be able to call `meshtastic` from your CLI. If you do forget to check that box, you will need to install the path environment variable for python on your operating system.
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:::
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:::important
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You may need to install a driver from Silicon Labs for the [CP210X USB to UART bridge](https://www.silabs.com/products/development-tools/software/usb-to-uart-bridge-vcp-drivers)
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You can install the Meshtastic CLI using one of the following methods:
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1. **Python Package Installer (pip)**: Installation can be easily done through the [Python package installer pip](https://pypi.org/project/meshtastic). Make sure to use pip version 20 or later by running `pip install --upgrade pip` if necessary.
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2. **Standalone Executable (Ubuntu only)**: A single executable file for Ubuntu is available on the [Releases](https://github.com/meshtastic/Meshtastic-python/releases) page. See [Standalone](#standalone-installation-ubuntu-only) below for instructions.
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### Prerequisites
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Before installing, ensure that your system meets the following requirements:
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- **Serial Drivers**: Your computer should have the required serial drivers installed for the [CP210X USB to UART bridge](https://www.silabs.com/products/development-tools/software/usb-to-uart-bridge-vcp-drivers) or the [CH9102](http://www.wch.cn/downloads/CH343SER_ZIP.html) (for some newer boards).
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- **Python**: Python 3 should be installed on your system. Check with `python3 -V` and install it if necessary.
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- **pip**: The Python package installer pip should be installed. Check with `pip3 -V` and install it if necessary.
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After ensuring the requirements are met, follow the installation instructions for your operating system in the tabbed section below.
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Some newer boards may require the drivers for the [CH9102](http://www.wch.cn/downloads/CH343SER_ZIP.html) or [Direct Download](https://github.com/Xinyuan-LilyGO/CH9102_Driver) for Windows 7.
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<Tabs
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groupId="operating-system"
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defaultValue="linux"
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queryString="install-python-cli"
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defaultValue="windows"
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values={[
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{label: 'Linux', value: 'linux'},
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{label: 'macOS', value: 'macos'},
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You may need to close and re-open the CLI. The path variables may or may not update for the current session when installing.
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## Standalone
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### Standalone Installation (Ubuntu only)
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There are standalone executable files for Windows and Ubuntu. A single file is all you need to run the command line interface (CLI) Meshtastic tool. There is a zip file per operating system. To use, see the operating system specific notes below:
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They can be found on the [Releases](https://github.com/meshtastic/Meshtastic-python/releases) page.
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<Tabs
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groupId="operating-system"
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defaultValue="windows"
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values={[
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{label: 'Ubuntu', value: 'ubuntu'},
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{label: 'Windows', value: 'windows'},
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]}>
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<TabItem value="ubuntu">
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#### Ubuntu
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- Download meshtastic_ubuntu
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- Run the following command to make the file executable and rename it 'meshtastic':
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1. Download the `meshtastic_ubuntu` executable from the [Releases](https://github.com/meshtastic/Meshtastic-python/releases) page.
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2. Run the following command to make the file executable and rename it `meshtastic`:
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```shell
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chmod +x meshtastic_ubuntu && mv meshtastic_ubuntu meshtastic
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```
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- To run the cli:
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3. To run the CLI:
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```shell
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./meshtastic
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:::tip
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Copy (or move) this binary somewhere in your path.
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</TabItem>
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<TabItem value="windows">
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#### Windows
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- Download meshtastic_windows
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- Rename to meshtastic.exe
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- To run, open a windows command prompt, navigate to the location of the executable and run:
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```shell
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meshtastic.exe
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```
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</TabItem>
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</Tabs>
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