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gb help

Show detailed help and examples.

Synopsis

gb help [command]

Description

Displays detailed help information, including common workflows and examples. More comprehensive than --help flag.

Examples

General Help

gb help

Shows:

  • Overview of Genbox
  • Common workflows
  • Quick start examples
  • Command categories

Command-Specific Help

gb help create
gb help db
gb help profiles

Shows detailed usage for specific commands.

Output Example

Genbox CLI - AI-Powered Development Environments

QUICK START
  $ gb login           # Authenticate
  $ gb init            # Set up project
  $ gb create          # Create environment
  $ gb connect         # SSH in

COMMON WORKFLOWS

  Feature Development:
    $ gb create feature-xyz --profile admin-quick
    $ gb connect
    # ... make changes ...
    $ gb destroy

  Full Stack Testing:
    $ gb create test-env --profile full-stack
    $ gb db sync --source staging
    $ gb status -w

  Debugging Production Issues:
    $ gb create debug --db copy --db-source production
    $ gb forward --ports 27017
    # Use local tools to debug

GETTING MORE HELP
  $ gb <command> --help    # Command options
  $ gb help <command>      # Detailed examples
  $ gb doctor              # Diagnose issues

DOCUMENTATION
  https://genbox.dev/docs

Notes

  • More detailed than --help
  • Includes workflow examples
  • Shows common patterns
  • Links to full documentation

See Also

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