The Scaleway CLI is a powerful command-line interface tool designed to manage your Scaleway infrastructure directly from your terminal. This guide will take you through the installation process, how to get started, basic commands, and troubleshooting ideas.

Installation

To begin your journey with Scaleway CLI, you need to install it first. Here are the recommended methods:

With a Package Manager (Recommended)

A package manager installs and upgrades the Scaleway CLI with a single command, providing simplicity and reliability.

• Homebrew (macOS/Linux):
  Install the latest stable release using:

brew install scw

• Arch Linux:
  You can install the latest stable release from the official repositories with:

pacman -S scaleway-cli

• Chocolatey (Windows):
  Install Scaleway CLI using:

choco install scaleway-cli

Manually

If you prefer manual installation, you can download the static-compiled binaries:

• For Linux:

curl -s https://raw.githubusercontent.com/scaleway/scaleway-cli/master/scripts/get.sh | sh

• For Windows:
  Download the last release here.

Using Docker

You can also opt to use the CLI in a Docker container:

docker run -i --rm scalewaycli:latest

See more detailed information about running the CLI in Docker here.

Getting Started

After installation, set up your configuration by running the initialization command:

scw init

This command will guide you to set up your profile, authentication, and enable auto-completion. Ensure you have an API-key (access-key + access-secret) which can be created on the Scaleway web console.

Basic Commands

Now that you are set up, let’s explore some basic commands you can use:

• Create an Instance:

  scw instance server create type=DEV1-S image=ubuntu_noble zone=fr-par-1 tags.0=scw-cli

• List Your Servers:

  scw instance server list

• Create a Kubernetes Cluster:

  scw k8s cluster create name=foo version=1.17.4 pools.0.size=3 pools.0.node-type=DEV1-M pools.0.name=default tags.0=tag1 tags.1=tag2

Understanding the Code with an Analogy

Imagine you’re a conductor of an orchestra (your terminal) that needs to manage different musical pieces (your Scaleway infrastructure). Each command you write is like a musical note that instructs the musicians (servers and clusters) on what to play and how to play it. The conductor needs to know when to create a new piece (create an instance) or when to gather the musicians for a symphony (creating a Kubernetes cluster). Just like music requires orchestration, your Scaleway infrastructures require precise commands to operate efficiently!

Troubleshooting

If you encounter issues while using Scaleway CLI, here are some troubleshooting tips:

• Ensure you have installed the correct version for your operating system.
• Check that your API keys are correctly configured.
• Verify the commands you are typing for typos or errors.
• If the CLI does not respond as expected, try restarting your terminal.

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