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Using VIPM via Command-Line Interface (CLI)

VIPM includes a powerful command-line interface (CLI) that enables automation, integration with CI/CD pipelines, and usage in containerized environments.

Example Commands

Use these quick snippets to verify your environment, then jump to the CLI Command Reference for full syntax, options, exit codes, and troubleshooting tips.

# Activate VIPM Pro (optional)


# Refresh package list so installs see the latest metadata
vipm package-list-refresh

# Install packages by name or from a .vipc file
vipm install oglib_boolean oglib_numeric
vipm install path/to/project.vipc

# Inspect installed packages or files
vipm list --installed
vipm list project.vipc

# Build a VI package (requires .vipb or .lvproj)

Listing installed packages
Found <n> packages:
    <Package Name> (<id> vX.Y.Z)

Uninstall a Package

vipm uninstall oglib_boolean

Expected output:

Uninstalling 1 package
✓ Uninstalled 1 package ...

Build a VI Package

vipm build path/to/package.vipb

Typical outcome: VIPM validates the build specification, produces a .vip artifact, and reports the output location.

Getting Started

To start using VIPM CLI, ensure you have VIPM installed on your system. The CLI ships with every edition of VIPM Desktop.

Next, walk through the Getting Started guide for first-run verification, then dive into Docker or GitHub Actions when you need environment-specific workflows.

Next Steps