sfdk-device

Display the registered devices

$ sfdk device list

$ sfdk device exec [device-name-or-idx] [command]

$ sfdk device exec [device-name-or-idx]

sfdk-device [options] [arguments]

--help
    Displays help information about the command and available options.

--version
    Prints the version number of the `sfdk-device` utility.

--verbose
    Enables verbose output, providing more detailed information during command execution.

list
    Lists all connected SFDK-compatible devices.

info
    Retrieves detailed information about the specified device.

configure
    Configures a specific parameter of the specified device.

flash
    Flashes the specified firmware image onto the device.

The `sfdk-device` command is a fictional Linux utility designed for managing devices within a specific SFDK (hypothetical Software Development Kit) environment. It provides a unified interface for tasks such as enumerating devices, retrieving device information, configuring device parameters, and potentially even flashing firmware.

While the exact functionality depends on the specific SFDK implementation, `sfdk-device` streamlines interactions with devices associated with the SFDK, abstracting away low-level device driver details.

It is typically part of a larger SFDK ecosystem and is intended for developers building applications on top of that SFDK. The purpose of this tool is to simply device management as part of an SFDK environment.

This command is fictional and likely does not exist on your system. The functionality described is hypothetical. The flash operation can be dangerous and can brick devices.

The `sfdk-device` command would likely return the following exit codes:
0: Success.
1: General error.
2: Invalid arguments.
3: Device not found.
4: Configuration error.
5: Flash error.

Running `sfdk-device` might require root privileges, especially for operations like flashing firmware or modifying device configuration. Always exercise caution when using commands that require elevated privileges.

The `sfdk-device` command, if it existed, would likely have originated within a specific software development kit (SFDK) project. Its development would be driven by the need to simplify device interactions for developers working with the SFDK.

It's lifecycle would be closely tied to the underlying devices and the evolving features of the SFDK itself. Early versions would probably support basic device enumeration and information retrieval, with later iterations adding more advanced features like configuration and firmware updates.

lsusb(1), udevadm(8), dmesg(1)