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Options & Timeouts

Options & Timeouts

Timeout and runtime tuning

OptionDescription
--timeout <SECONDS>HTTP request timeout (default 30).
--connection-timeout <SECONDS>Connection/TLS handshake timeout (default 10).
--receive-timeout <SECONDS>Receive timeout (default 30).
--auth-timeout <SECONDS>WebSocket auth timeout (default 5).
--fast-timeoutsPreset for local development.
--relaxed-timeoutsPreset for high-latency networks.
--config <PATH>Config file (default ~/.kalam/config.toml).
-v, --verboseVerbose logging.

Global utility options

OptionDescription
-h, --helpPrint command help.
-V, --versionVersion, commit, branch, build timestamp (kalam version).

Self-update and diagnostics

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kalam versionkalam doctorkalam doctor -vkalam update

kalam doctor checks binary path, PATH, config, stored credentials, healthcheck reachability, and authenticated identity.

When interactive mode starts, the CLI checks for updates. If a newer release exists, it prints a notice and may add update:<version> to the prompt.

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