# Command-line Interface
Apex uses a command-line interface to add new collectors to the systems and simulators that are participating. This command line interface allows users to easily send their data to the APEX cloud and have each user participate with the exercise data collection.
# Usage
apex-collect <command> [options]
Commands:
start Start the local server daemon for collection
stop Stop an already running server
settings [targetDir] Prompts for variables stored in the .apex/settings.yml for customization.
version Shows version and information about the local environment
You can always add --help flag for more information.
# Commands
# start
Start the local server daemon for collection
# --debug
Start server in debug mode.
# --silent
Start server in silent mode.
# stop
Stop an already running server. And there are several options specifically for dev:
# settings
Create and edit the settings file for apex at .apex/settings.yml for customization.
# info
Shows version and debugging information about the local environment.