Bitcoin: Coldcard CLI Command --path TEXT Explained
As a Bitcoin enthusiast, you are probably familiar with the Coldcard wallet software’s command line interface (CLI). However, one question that has puzzled many users is what exactly the -p, --path, and TEXT options do in relation to the msg command.
In this article, we will dive into the details of these flags and help you understand how they work together to provide a more complete experience for managing your Coldcard wallet.
What does “% ckcc msg –…” mean?
The % ckcc msg --... command line likely refers to a message or transaction that needs to be sent. The -p, --path, and TEXT options are used together to specify the path and content of this message.
% ckcc msg: This is the command itself, sending a message.
-p,--path TEXT: These flags indicate that the message should be stored in a file in the specified location. In this case, the file name will likely be generated based on the path provided by the-pflag.
TEXT: This flag specifies the content of the message that will be saved to the file.
How does it work?
When you run % ckcc msg --path /tmp/bits/..., Coldcard will generate a new file in the /tmp/bits/ directory with a unique name (for example, bits1234567890.txt). The content of this file will be based on the message provided as an argument to the command. This ensures that each time you run the msg command, a new file and message will be generated.
In other words, if you want to send a specific message, you can use the -p, --path and TEXT flags to specify the path and content of this message, while % ckcc msg --... will automatically generate a new file with the correct content each time.
Example use cases
Here are some examples to illustrate how these flags work together:
- Send a simple transaction:
% ckcc msg -p /tmp/bits/transaction.txt --
This command sends a transaction message to a file in /tmp/bits/ and generates a new file each time you run it.
- Create a recurring transaction:
% ckcc msg -p /tmp/bits/recurrence.txt --
In this case, the “-p” flag specifies the path for each transaction, while “–recurrence” indicates that transactions should be repeated indefinitely.
Conclusion
The -p, --path, and TEXT options in the Coldcard CLI are powerful flags that allow you to customize the behavior of your Bitcoin messages. By using these flags in conjunction with % ckcc msg --..., you can generate new files for each transaction, create recurring transactions, or send custom messages to specific locations.
I hope this explanation has helped clarify the meaning and usage of these flags! If you have any further questions or concerns, feel free to ask.