CLI Installation

The AskVerdict CLI lets you run debates, stream results, and manage your account from the terminal.

Install

npm install -g @askverdict/cli

Verify the installation:

askverdict --version

Authentication

Set your API key:

askverdict config set api-key vrd_your_api_key

Or use an environment variable:

export ASKVERDICT_API_KEY=vrd_your_api_key

Verify Setup

askverdict whoami

This shows your user profile if authentication is working.

Configuration File

The CLI stores configuration at ~/.askverdict/config.json:

{
  "apiKey": "vrd_your_api_key",
  "apiUrl": "https://api.askverdict.ai",
  "defaultMode": "balanced",
  "outputFormat": "text"
}

Configuration Options

Next Steps

• Commands Reference — All available commands
• Scripting Guide — JSON output and CI/CD integration