sfdk-emulator-status

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sfdk-emulator-status [OPTIONS]

--help, -h
    Display a help message and exit.

--version
    Show version information for the command and exit.

The sfdk-emulator-status command is a utility provided as part of the Sailfish OS Software Development Kit (SDK). Its primary function is to report the current operational status of one or more Sailfish OS emulators. These emulators are typically QEMU-based virtual machines designed to simulate Sailfish OS devices, allowing developers to test applications without physical hardware.

When invoked, the command queries the SDK's managed emulator instances and provides crucial information such as whether an emulator is running, its assigned IP address, the virtual device model it simulates, and potentially its SSH port if port forwarding is enabled. This command is essential for developers to verify that their testing environment is correctly set up and to troubleshoot connectivity issues with the emulated devices, ensuring a smooth development workflow for Sailfish OS applications.

This command is specific to the Sailfish OS SDK and is not a standard Linux utility found in general distributions. It requires the Sailfish OS SDK to be installed and properly configured on the system. The exact output and available options might vary slightly between different SDK versions and emulator setups.

To check the status of your Sailfish OS emulator, simply run the command without any options:

$ sfdk-emulator-status

A typical output indicating a running emulator might look like this:
Emulator status: running
IP address: 192.168.100.15
SDK version: 4.5.0.19
Device: Sailfish_OS-latest-aarch64-emulator
SSH port: 2222

If the emulator is not running, the output would indicate its stopped or uninitialized state, aiding in quick diagnosis.

As an integral part of the Sailfish OS SDK, sfdk-emulator-status emerged alongside the SDK's first public releases. Its development has mirrored the evolution of Sailfish OS itself, providing developers with essential tools to manage virtual testing environments. It has remained a core component for diagnosing and ensuring the availability of emulators throughout the SDK's lifecycle, reflecting the SDK's commitment to providing robust development tools.

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