Help Tutorial

Learn how to get help using the eIOU protocol. The help command provides guidance on how to use all available commands and is your first resource when you need assistance.

This video explains how to use the help command to get assistance with eIOU protocol commands.

What You'll Learn

  • How to access general help information
  • Getting detailed help for specific commands
  • Understanding command syntax and parameters
  • Finding examples and usage tips

Command Usage / Example

docker exec -it Alice eiou help

Getting General Help

To see a list of all available commands and a brief description of each, use: 

docker exec -it Alice eiou help

This will display a summary of all commands you can use in the eIOU protocol.

Tutorials config help example

Getting Help for a Specific Command

To get detailed information about a specific command, add the command name after help. For example, to learn about the send command: 

docker exec -it Alice eiou help send

This will show you the syntax, parameters, and examples for the send command.

Tutorials config help send example

Common Help Commands

  • General help: docker exec -it Alice eiou help
  • Help for creating a wallet: docker exec -it Alice eiou help generate
  • Help for viewing balances: docker exec -it Alice eiou help viewbalances
  • Help for sending eIOUs: docker exec -it Alice eiou help send

Tips

  • Use docker exec -it Alice eiou help anytime you're unsure about a command or its parameters
  • Combine help with any command name to get targeted assistance
  • Check the Settings tutorial for more on configuration commands
  • The help system is always available and doesn't require an internet connection
Next: Settings →