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105 changes: 101 additions & 4 deletions docs/sdk/src/reference_docs/cli.rs
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//! # Command Line Arguments
//! # Substrate CLI
//!
//! Let's see some examples of typical CLI arguments used when setting up and running a
//! Substrate-based blockchain. We use the [`substrate-node-template`](https://github.com/substrate-developer-hub/substrate-node-template)
//! on these examples.
//!
//! Notes:
//! #### Checking the available CLI arguments
//! ```bash
//! ./target/debug/node-template --help
//! ```
//! - `--help`: Displays the available CLI arguments.
//!
//! - Command line arguments of a typical substrate based chain, and how to find and learn them.
//! - How to extend them with your custom stuff.
//! #### Starting a Local Substrate Node in Development Mode
//! ```bash
//! ./target/release/node-template \
//! --dev
//! ```
//! - `--dev`: Runs the node in development mode, using a pre-defined development chain
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Should link to this Rust type to avoid any repetition or inaccurate info.

In other words, there should only be one source of truth for what --dev means, which is here. A short paraphrasing is okay, but let's link to it.

Same can be applied for technically every other arg mentioned here. Please make sure at least the important ones are linked to the proper Rust type, and that the Rust type is well documented.

//! specification.
//! This mode ensures a fresh state by deleting existing data on restart.
//!
//! #### Generating Custom Chain Specification
//! ```bash
//! ./target/debug/node-template \
//! build-spec \
//! --disable-default-bootnode \
//! --chain local \
//! > customSpec.json
//! ```
//!
//! - `build-spec`: A subcommand to generate a chain specification file.
//! - `--disable-default-bootnode`: Disables the default bootnodes in the node template.
//! - `--chain local`: Indicates the chain specification is for a local development chain.
//! - `> customSpec.json`: Redirects the output into a customSpec.json file.
//!
//! #### Converting Chain Specification to Raw Format
//! ```bash
//! ./target/debug/node-template build-spec \
//! --chain=customSpec.json \
//! --raw \
//! --disable-default-bootnode \
//! > customSpecRaw.json
//! ```
//!
//! - `--chain=customSpec.json`: Uses the custom chain specification as input.
//! - `--disable-default-bootnode`: Disables the default bootnodes in the node template.
//! - `--raw`: Converts the chain specification into a raw format with encoded storage keys.
//! - `> customSpecRaw.json`: Outputs to customSpecRaw.json.
//!
//! #### Starting the First Node in a Private Network
//! ```bash
//! ./target/debug/node-template \
//! --base-path /tmp/node01 \
//! --chain ./customSpecRaw.json \
//! --port 30333 \
//! --ws-port 9945 \
//! --rpc-port 9933 \
//! --telemetry-url "wss://telemetry.polkadot.io/submit/ 0" \
//! --validator \
//! --rpc-methods Unsafe \
//! --name MyNode01
//! ```
//!
//! - `--base-path`: Sets the directory for node data.
//! - `--chain`: Specifies the chain specification file.
//! - `--port`: TCP port for peer-to-peer communication.
//! - `--ws-port`: WebSocket port for RPC.
//! - `--rpc-port`: HTTP port for JSON-RPC.
//! - `--telemetry-url`: Endpoint for sending telemetry data.
//! - `--validator`: Indicates the node’s participation in block production.
//! - `--rpc-methods Unsafe`: Allows potentially unsafe RPC methods.
//! - `--name`: Sets a human-readable name for the node.
//!
//! #### Adding a Second Node to the Network
//! ```bash
//! ./target/release/node-template \
//! --base-path /tmp/bob \
//! --chain local \
//! --bob \
//! --port 30334 \
//! --rpc-port 9946 \
//! --telemetry-url "wss://telemetry.polkadot.io/submit/ 0" \
//! --validator \
//! --bootnodes /ip4/127.0.0.1/tcp/30333/p2p/12D3KooWEyoppNCUx8Yx66oV9fJnriXwCcXwDDUA2kj6vnc6iDEp
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Nodes should find each other using mdns. Maybe we should only say that this command needs to be used if they don't find each other.

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Good point, I've added the comment

//! ```
//!
//! - `--base-path`: Sets the directory for node data.
//! - `--chain`: Specifies the chain specification file.
//! - `--bob`: Initializes the node with the session keys of the "Bob" account.
//! - `--port`: TCP port for peer-to-peer communication.
//! - `--rpc-port`: HTTP port for JSON-RPC.
//! - `--telemetry-url`: Endpoint for sending telemetry data.
//! - `--validator`: Indicates the node’s participation in block production.
//! - `--bootnodes`: Specifies the address of the first node for peer discovery. Nodes should find
//! each other using mDNS. This command needs to be used if they don't find each other.
//!
//! ---
//!
//! > If you are interested in learning how to extend the CLI with your custom arguments, you can
//! > check out the [Customize your Substrate chain CLI](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVifko1fqjw)
//! > seminar.
//! > Please note that the seminar is based on an older version of Substrate, and [Clap](https://docs.rs/clap/latest/clap/)
//! > is now used instead of [StructOpt](https://docs.rs/structopt/latest/structopt/) for parsing
//! > CLI arguments.