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NAME
glab-orbit-local - Run the Orbit local CLI (Experimental)
SYNOPSIS
glab orbit local [command] [flags]
DESCRIPTION
Run the Orbit local CLI for the GitLab Knowledge Graph.
The Orbit local CLI lets you index and query a local copy of the GitLab
Knowledge Graph (product name: Orbit). When invoked through glab, the
binary is downloaded, verified, and kept up to date for you.
Configuration options:
o orbit_local_auto_run: Skip the run confirmation prompt.
o orbit_local_auto_download: Skip the download confirmation prompt.
All other arguments and flags are passed through to the Orbit local CLI
binary.
For more information, see the Orbit documentation
.
This feature is an experiment and is not ready for production use. It
might be unstable or removed at any time. For more information, see
https://docs.gitlab.com/policy/development_stages_support/.
OPTIONS
--install[=false] Install the Orbit local CLI binary without running
it. (default false)
--update[=false] Check for and install updates to the binary.
(default false)
-y, --yes[=false] Skip confirmation prompts. (default false)
OPTIONS INHERITED FROM PARENT COMMANDS
-h, --help[=false] Show help for this command.
EXAMPLE
# Run the Orbit local CLI
glab orbit local
# Pass any command or flag through to the orbit binary
glab orbit local
# Show this help
glab orbit local --help
# Run without prompts (for use in scripts and non-interactive environments)
glab orbit local --yes
# Install the Orbit local CLI binary
glab orbit local --install
# Install the Orbit local CLI binary without prompts
glab orbit local --install --yes
# Check for and install updates
glab orbit local --update
SEE ALSO
glab-orbit(1)
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