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These docs describe unreleased changes on master. Read the latest stable documentation.

Command reference

Look up commands and options below. For copy examples, start with Copy files.

The advanced option groups have separate references:

Angle brackets mark values you supply; square brackets mark optional arguments, and ... allows repetition.

syq

syq <COMMAND> [OPTIONS]
syq --self-update
CommandPurpose
cpCopy files and directories, optionally removing destination-only files
execRun a command on a named receiving machine after local approval
rmRemove selected files and directory trees
clean-partialsDelete syq partial files in directory trees
mapPrint source-to-destination mappings as NDJSON
rsyncCopy using rsync-compatible syntax
persistManage persistent connections, receiving, and return destinations
completionGenerate shell completion and manage cached endpoint suggestions
receiverManage manual receiver enrollment and recovery
helpShow help for any command or nested command

Options

Argument / optionMeaning
--self-updateInstall the newest signed release (standalone installs); Homebrew: brew upgrade syq

Help and version

Argument / optionMeaning
-h, --helpShow common usage and options
--help-allShow all options and details
-V, --versionPrint version

syq –self-update

Update a standalone installation. For Homebrew and source installations, see installation updates.

syq --self-update

Options

Argument / optionMeaning
--self-updateUpdate the executable registered by the standalone installer

Help and version

Argument / optionMeaning
-h, --helpShow common usage and options
--help-allShow all options and details

syq help

syq help [COMMAND...] [--help-all]

Show common help for a command or nested command, such as syq help persist receive on. Add --help-all for its complete help. With no command, show the root help. A trailing --help or -h selects common help.

Build identity

syq --build-identity prints the executable’s build identity. See development builds.