CLI FAQ
Four ways to sign in, where settings and the error log live under ~/.config/ivybloom/, what one failed job does to a batch, and how to resume a session.
This FAQ answers common questions about installing, authenticating, and running the ivybloom CLI, plus a glossary of key terms. Reach for it when you hit a snag — a command that won't run, an auth error, or a batch that partially failed — and want a quick answer before digging into the full guides. Because the CLI shares one backend and job history with the web platform, many answers here apply whether you work from the terminal or the web app. For the complete command set, see the CLI overview.
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CLI FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the ivybloom CLI.
Installation
Authentication
Jobs & Tools
Configuration
AI Models & BYOK
Troubleshooting
Batch Processing
MCP & Agent Integration
Sessions & Conversations
Compounds & Science
Organizations
Getting Help
In the CLI
Resources
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| ADMET | Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, Excretion, Toxicity |
| Batch | Collection of jobs submitted and tracked as a unit |
| BYOK | Bring Your Own Key — use personal AI provider API keys |
| Campaign | Organizational unit grouping related chats and jobs |
| Checkpoint | Snapshot of session state for rollback/time-travel |
| Collection | Set of compounds stored together for analysis |
| Docking | Predicting how a small molecule binds to a protein |
| ESMFold | Meta's protein structure prediction model |
| MCP | Model Context Protocol — AI agent ↔ tool standard |
| pLDDT | Predicted Local Distance Difference Test (0-100, higher=better) |
| SAFE | Sequential Attachment-based Fragment Embedding |
| SMILES | Simplified Molecular Input Line Entry System |
| TUI | Terminal User Interface — the interactive dashboard |
| Model family | A model provider, such as Anthropic or OpenAI; your plan sets which ones you can use |
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