Reference

CLI

Technical reference for the Nextmv Command Line Interface (CLI).

Nextmv CLI is a command line interface that you can use to interact with Nextmv.

nextmv [command]
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To display more information about a command, use the help command or one of the help global flags: --help, -h.

nextmv help
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Available commands

Available commands and their corresponding subcommands. You can navigate to each section to learn more about the specific command.

CommandDescriptionSubcommands
appManage and interact with applications you create.create, delete, get, list, list-versions, promote, push, result, run
completionGenerate auto-completion script for a specified shell.bash, fish, powershell, zsh
configureSetup Nextmv CLI.
helpDisplay help.
privateManage and interact with the Nextmv private cloud environment.bootstrap, configure, get-release, keys, list-releases
sdkInstall dev tools, initialize optimization templates and run models locallyinit, install, run
updateUpdate Nextmv CLI.
versionPrint the version of Nextmv CLI.

Global Flags

Global flags that can be added to any command.

FlagDescription
-c, --config stringFull path to config file.
-h, --helpGet help for command.

-c, --config

This flag instructs the command to use the config file that is passed to it instead of the standard configuration file created with nextmv configure (though note that the existing configuration file is not modified in any way). Here is an example using the sdk run command:

nextmv sdk run main.go -c ~/.nextmv/another-config.yaml
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-h, --help

This flag displays the help menu.

You can also display the help for the specified command or subcommand. Here is an example using the version command:

nextmv version -h
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activate command

nextmv activate [flags]
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The activate command is used to re-activate the token for extension of the local free trial. Re-activation will only succeed for eligible users. In case of any questions or issues, please contact support.

app command

nextmv app [command]
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The app command manages and interacts with applications that you push and run in Nextmv Cloud. This feature is currently in public beta. Please contact support to request access.

completion command

nextmv completion [command]
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The completion command generates the autocompletion script for the Nextmv CLI for the specified shell.

Here is an example on displaying the completion for zsh:

nextmv help completion zsh
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configure command

nextmv configure [flags]
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The configure command adds or modifies your Nextmv API key for use with the Nextmv CLI. Running this command will create a config.yaml file (or modify it if already present) in the directory where your nextmv binary is located. Note that the base API endpoint will be set automatically with the default value when you pass your API key with the --api-key flag. This command is typically run once.

These are the available flags for the configure command:

FlagDescription
-a, --api-key stringNextmv API key.
-s, --showPrints the current configuration.

Here is an example where the configure command is used to update the Nextmv API key with an environment variable.

nextmv configure -a $API_KEY
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help command

nextmv help [command] [flags]
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The help command displays the main help menu.


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Usage:
  nextmv [command]

Available Commands:
  activate    Activate nextmv CLI.
  app         Commands to manage and interact with your applications.
  completion  Generate the autocompletion script for the specified shell
  configure   Configure the Nextmv CLI.
  experiment  Commands to run and manage experiments (beta).
  go          Provides passthrough access to the packaged Go toolchain.
  help        Help about any command
  private     Manage and interact with the Nextmv private cloud environment.
  sdk         Install dev tools, initialize optimization templates and run models locally.
  update      Updates the CLI tool.
  version     Prints the Nextmv CLI version.

Flags:
  -c, --config string   Full path to config file.
  -h, --help            Help for nextmv.

Use "nextmv [command] --help" for more information about a command.
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You can use help to display the help menu for any specified command or subcommand.

Here is an example where the help command is used to display the help for the sdk run command:

nextmv help sdk run
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go command

nextmv go [go command] [arguments] [flags]
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The go command provides a passthrough to the Nextmv-managed Go toolchain.

private command

nextmv private [command]
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The private command manages and interacts with the Nextmv private cloud environment.

These are the available subcommands of the private command:

SubcommandDescription
bootstrapBootstrap the environment. Learn more here.
configureConfigures the private cloud environment. Learn more here.
get-releaseGets a private cloud release. Learn more here.
keysKeys commands. Learn more here.
list-releasesLists the available private cloud releases. Learn more here.

private bootstrap command

nextmv private bootstrap [flags]
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The private bootstrap command bootstraps a new default admin configuration. A service url should be provided.

private configure command

nextmv private configure [flags]
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The private configure command configures a private cloud environment.

These are the available flags for the private configure command:

FlagDescription
-a, --apikey stringThe API key used to make calls to the Nextmv private cloud.
-e, --endpoint stringThe host endpoint, e.g.: my.private.cloud.io:8402.

private get-release command

nextmv private get-release [version] [flags]
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The private get-release command gets an installable release for a private deployment.

These are the available flags for the private get-release command:

FlagDescription
-o, --output stringThe directory to install to (default current).

private keys command

nextmv private keys [command]
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The private keys command manages the private cloud keys.

These are the available subcommands of the private keys command:

SubcommandDescription
createCreates a new key.
deactivateDeactivates a key.
listList API keys info.
reactivateReactivates a key.

private keys create command

nextmv private keys create [flags]
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The private keys create command creates a new key for admin and non-admin (applications).

These are the available flags for the private keys create command:

FlagDescription
-a, --adminboolean
-n, --name stringAPI key name.

private keys deactivate command

nextmv private keys deactivate [flags]
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The private keys deactivate command deactivates an enabled API key.

These are the available flags for the private keys deactivate command:

FlagDescription
-a, --adminboolean
-n, --name stringAPI key name.

private keys list command

nextmv private keys list [flags]
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The private keys list command lists API keys info.

These are the available flags for the private keys list command:

FlagDescription
-a, --allAll keys, including disabled ones.

private keys reactivate command

nextmv private keys reactivate [flags]
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The private keys reactivate command reactivates a disabled API key.

These are the available flags for the private keys reactivate command:

FlagDescription
-a, --adminboolean
-n, --name stringAPI key name.

private list-releases command

nextmv private list-releases [flags]
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The private list-releases command lists releases for private cloud.

sdk command

nextmv sdk [command]
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The sdk command suite contains commands for downloading and using Nextmv plugins for local development.

These are the available subcommands for the sdk command:

SubcommandDescription
initInitialize a new Nextmv template. Learn more here.
installInstalls Nextmv plugin dependencies. Learn more here
runRun app locally. Learn more here.

init subcommand

nextmv sdk init [flags]
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The init subcommand initializes a new Nextmv template. A template is a ready-to-run application that solves a decision automation problem.

Available templates

Focus AreaTemplateDescription
vehicle routingroutingSolves a vehicle routing problem (VRP), using the Nextmv Router Engine. The template includes a complete list of options that can easily be configured to solve most routing problems.
cloud-routingSolves a vehicle routing problem (VRP), using a different input structure than the template above that exposes constraints via the input file. This template is the basis for the Nextmv routing app.
routing-matrix-inputA modeling kit for vehicle routing problems (VRP). This template shows how to use a custom matrix that is passed via an input file
measure-matrixServes as an input generator for the routing-matrix-input app. The generated input data includes matrices for distance and travel time
time-dependent-measureMakes use of time dependent measures and applies different costs according to time.
unique-matrix-measureReduce input file size by limiting the stop matrix to just unique points.
clusteringclusterGroups a set of data points into clusters, where each cluster is a collection of points that are similar to one another in some way.
cluster-tspCreates a set of clusters equal to the number of vehicles, in a pre-processing step, then solves a TSP for each vehicle.
packingknapsackMaximizes the total value without exceeding the weight capacity of the knapsack, given a collection of items with a value and weight.
mip-knapsackSolves the knapsack problem using Mixed Integer Programming and the open-source solver HiGHS.
schedulingshift-schedulingAssigns one worker to each shift while maximizing worker happiness score and covering all shifts with as few workers as possible.
pager-dutyAssigns users to shifts (days) for incident response on-call duty using input and output data structures compatible with PagerDuty API.
customnew-appProvides a skeleton with guidance on how to utilize store to create a completely custom model.
puzzlesudokuFills a 9x9 grid such that all columns and all 3x3 subgrids contain the numerals 1 through 9.
allocationmip-meal-allocationAllocates meals (diets) to bunnies with the goal of maximizing their happiness through good diets and nutrition. This template uses the open-source solver HiGHS.

For a more in depth understanding of how to use each of these templates, visit the SDK reference page.

These are the available flags for the init subcommand:

FlagDescription
-d, --directory stringThe directory in which to initialize the template.
-t, --template stringThe type of Nextmv template you wish to generate.

Here is an example where the init subcommand is used to generate the knapsack template.

nextmv sdk init -t knapsack
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After initializing the template, you can use the tree command to check the contents of the knapsack dir:

tree knapsack
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install subcommand

nextmv sdk install [version] [flags]
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The install subcommand downloads the latest version of the SDK shared object files (or the version specified, if given) and the Nextmv-managed Go executable for your architecture.

These are the available flags for the install subcommand:

FlagDescription
-r, --root stringThe GOROOT used.

Here is an example where the install subcommand is used to check that all the necessary files and the Nextmv-managed Go executable are already installed:

nextmv sdk install
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run subcommand

  • It is best practice to set a duration limit when running locally. Do this by passing the -- -limits.duration flag. You can read more about solver flags here.
  • When running a Nextmv application, if no input path is given, you may provide input via stdin.
nextmv sdk run package [flags]
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The run subcommand allows you to compile and run custom code consuming the Nextmv SDK.

These are the available flags for the run subcommand:

FlagDescription
-d, --debug-flagsIf set, this will insert -gcflags='all=-N -l' and -tags=debug to Go for debugging Nextmv applications.
-r, --root stringThe GOROOT used.

Runner and solver options are passed using --.

Here is an example where the sdk init and sdk run commands are used to run the routing template. The input is read from the input.json file and the output is saved to an output.json file.

nextmv sdk init -t routing
nextmv sdk run routing/main.go -- \
    -runner.input.path routing/input.json \
    -runner.output.path routing/output.json \
    -limits.duration 5s \
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update command

nextmv update [version] [flags]
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The update command updates the Nextmv CLI. If the version is not specified, it will update to the latest one.

version command

nextmv version [flags]
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The version command prints the Nextmv CLI version.

Runner and solver options

All applications are configurable through the following options.

  • Runner options change how the runner outputs solutions. For instance, -runner.output.solutions default of last will only output the final improving solution in a decision automation model.
  • Solver options change how many states are allowed in a diagram, how many states it pulls from the search queue, termination criteria, and randomization.

Options can be configured as CLI flags or environment variables. To set an environment variable, convert its corresponding CLI flag to uppercase, replacing each period (.) with an underscore (_) and removing the leading dash (-). For example:

-limits.solutions is equivalent to LIMITS_SOLUTIONS.

If both an environment variable and its corresponding CLI flag are defined, the CLI flag will overwrite the environment variable.

CLI FlagEnvironment VariableDefaultDescription
-runner.input.path stringRUNNER_INPUT_PATH-Path to input file.
-runner.output.path stringRUNNER_OUTPUT_PATH-Path to which output file should be written.
-runner.output.quietRUNNER_OUTPUT_QUIETnullOnly output solutions.
-runner.output.solutions stringRUNNER_OUTPUT_SOLUTIONSlastSolutions to display: all, last-
-runner.output.streamRUNNER_OUTPUT_STREAMnullStream the output.
-runner.profile.cpu stringRUNNER_PROFILE_CPUnullFile for CPU profile.
-runner.profile.memory stringRUNNER_PROFILE_MEMORYnullFile for memory profile.
-diagram.expansion.limit intDIAGRAM_EXPANSION_LIMIT0Diagram expansion limit.
-diagram.width intDIAGRAM_WIDTH10Diagram width.
-limits.duration durationLIMITS_DURATION168hTime limit, e.g. 10ms.
-limits.nodes intLIMITS_NODESmodel.MaxIntNode limit.
-limits.solutions intLIMITS_SOLUTIONSmodel.MaxIntSolution limit.
-pool.size intPOOL_SIZE0Pool size (only used by specific engines).
-random.seed intRANDOM_SEED0Random seed.
-search.buffer intSEARCH_BUFFER100Solution buffer (0 = none).

Solver options are automatically marshaled into model output in the options section of the JSON.

LIMITS_DURATION should be set to a non-zero value in production i.e. 1h or 1m30s. Valid time units are as follows, according to time.ParseDuration from Go's standard library.

  • ns (nanoseconds)
  • us/µs (microseconds)
  • ms (milliseconds)
  • s (seconds)
  • m (minutes)
  • h (hours)

The POOL_SIZE variable is only used by specific engines, e.g. the fleet engine. In the specific case of the fleet engine, the larger value of runtime.GOMAXPROCS(0) / 2 and 1 overrides the POOL_SIZE default value.

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