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Run and Test the Skyops CLI (Step-by-Step)

This guide is for GPU contributors looking to join the Skyops decentralized compute network. Using the Skyops CLI, you can quickly register your node, monitor performance and prepare to earn from future compute jobs.

Whether you're on Windows, macOS or Linux — setup takes just a few minutes.

🔧 What Is the Skyops CLI?

The Skyops CLI is a lightweight terminal-based tool that lets you:

• Register and launch compute nodes

• Track status and performance

• Interact directly with the Skyops protocol

🗂️ Step 1: Download & Extract the CLI

Download skyops-cli.zip.

Inside the archive, you'll find OS-specific folders:

skyops-darwin-amd64/skyops-darwin-arm64/skyops-linux-amd64/skyops-linux-arm64/skyops-windows-amd64/

Each folder includes:

• skyops (or skyops.exe on Windows)

• config.json

Extract the appropriate folder to a location like:

• Windows: C:\skyops

• macOS/Linux: ~/skyops

🪟 Step 2: Add CLI to System PATH

✅ Windows

1. Open: Edit the system environment variables

2. Click: Environment Variables

3. Under User variables → Select Path → Click Edit

4. Click New, add the path to the Skyops CLI folder (e.g. C:\skyops)

5. Repeat under System variables (optional)

6. Click OK to save