PULSE CLI Commands
The buddy pulse sub-command group manages PULSE virtual employees.
Start the Web UI
Launches the PULSE FastAPI backend and serves the React dashboard.
Open http://localhost:8888 in your browser to access the UI.
| Flag | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
--port |
8888 |
HTTP port |
--host |
127.0.0.1 |
Bind address |
--reload |
off | Auto-reload on file changes (dev mode) |
Create an Employee (interactive)
Interactive wizard that prompts for name, role, department, skills, and model settings,
then writes a pulse_employee.json config file.
Run a Document KT Session
Runs an asynchronous knowledge transfer from a file, URL, or raw text. Prints the KT summary (mental model, key concepts, confidence score) to the terminal.
Show Module Status
Prints a table showing which PULSE sub-modules are available in the current environment.
Environment Variables
| Variable | Description |
|---|---|
OPENAI_API_KEY |
OpenAI API key |
ANTHROPIC_API_KEY |
Anthropic API key |
GOOGLE_API_KEY |
Google Gemini API key |
GROQ_API_KEY |
Groq API key |
PULSE_HOST |
Default host for buddy pulse start |
PULSE_PORT |
Default port for buddy pulse start |
Setting Keys via the UI
API keys can also be configured directly in the PULSE web UI under Settings → AI Model & API Keys, without needing to set environment variables manually.