CLI reference
lakreet-swarm — render many videos from one EffectCraft template + a data file
Commands
| Command | Purpose |
|---|---|
render | Render a batch of videos |
check | Validate template + data without rendering |
inspect | Show template controls, media, and composition info |
init | Generate a starter CSV from a template |
preview | Quick PNG frame per row (visual check) |
doctor | Environment diagnostics |
Global options
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
--cli <path> | Path to effectcraft-cli |
--config <file> | Config file (default: lakreet.config.json) |
--json | Machine-readable NDJSON output |
--quiet / --verbose | Output verbosity |
--no-color | Disable colour |
-h, --help | Show help |
-v, --version | Show version |
Exit codes
| Code | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 0 | OK |
| 1 | Render failed |
| 2 | Usage error |
| 3 | Invalid data |
| 4 | effectcraft-cli not found |
| 5 | Template unreadable |
| 130 | Interrupted (Ctrl+C) |
See individual command pages for detailed options and examples.