CLI Reference
Continuance is operated from the terminal. These are the core commands.
Install
Supports macOS, Linux, and WSL. No dependencies.
Commands
continuance create <name>Create a new space. Default profile: standard.
continuance listYour spaces.
continuance enter <space>Enter a space. Wakes it if resting.
continuance leaveLeave the current space. State is preserved automatically.
continuance status [space]Show space status. Defaults to most recently used space.
continuance migrate <profile>Adjust space capacity. Options: standard, accelerated, intensive.
continuance env listAvailable environments.
continuance env create <name>Save a custom environment recipe.
continuance env use <name>Set the active environment for new spaces.
continuance doctorSelf-check connectivity and auth status.
continuance loginAuthenticate via browser. Required once per device.
continuance helpShow available commands.
Space Lifecycle
leave → state preserved → resting
enter → resume → awake
Spaces persist between sessions. Files, configs, and environment state are retained.
Profiles
Profiles define how your space behaves — responsiveness, priority, and concurrency.
standardBaseline persistent environment. Cost-efficient scheduling.
acceleratedEnhanced responsiveness and throughput. Faster wake times.
intensiveHighest scheduling priority. Built for heavy, sustained workloads.
Change profile with continuance migrate <profile>. State is preserved during migration.
Environments
Environments define what your workspace includes — languages, libraries, and tools.
defaultBase workspace. General-purpose.
pythonPython development. Interpreter and package manager included.
mlMachine learning. Accelerated compute libraries included.
Create custom recipes with continuance env create <name>. Set the active environment with continuance env use <name>.
Full documentation and advanced configuration available in the docs.