CLI commands
Operational CLI Commands
A practical reference guide to MeshCore CLI commands, explaining how to manage, configure, and troubleshoot your MeshCore node from the command line.
Updated 29 October 2026
1. Node Management
Reboot the Node
reboot
Reboots the node.
Note: No reply is sent.
Power Off the Node
poweroff
Alternatively, use:
shutdown
Note: No reply is sent.
Reset the Clock and Reboot
clkreboot
Resets the clock and reboots the node.
Note: No reply is sent.
2. Clock Management
Synchronise the Clock
clock sync
Synchronises the clock with the remote device.
Display Current Time
clock
Displays the current time in UTC.
Set the Time
time <epoch_seconds>
Sets the time using a Unix epoch timestamp.
Parameter:
epoch_seconds— Unix epoch time in seconds.
3. Advertisements
Send a Flood Advert
advert
Sends a flood advertisement across the mesh network.
Send a Zero-Hop Advert
advert.zerohop
Sends a zero-hop advertisement.
4. Firmware Updates
Start an Over-The-Air (OTA) Update
start ota
Starts an Over-The-Air (OTA) firmware update.
5. Factory Reset
Erase the Node
erase
⚠️ Warning: This is a destructive operation!
Erases the node. Ensure you understand the consequences before proceeding.
Availability: Serial connection only.