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pio-remote:tldr:03292

pio-remote: List all active Remote Agents.
$ pio remote agent list
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The command "pio remote agent list" is used in the context of working with the PlatformIO IDE (Integrated Development Environment).

PlatformIO is an open-source ecosystem for IoT (Internet of Things) development, providing a unified platform for building, testing, and deploying firmware. It allows developers to work with a variety of development platforms, frameworks, and boards.

The "pio remote agent list" command is used to list the available remote agents for remote development in PlatformIO. Remote agents are the instances of PlatformIO Remote Development services that enable developers to build and upload firmware remotely on different hardware. These agents provide the necessary toolchains and environments needed for building and deploying applications.

When you run the "pio remote agent list" command, PlatformIO will query and display the remote agents that are configured and accessible for your use. This can be helpful when you have multiple agents available and need to select the appropriate one for your remote development tasks.

By listing the remote agents, you can identify which agents are currently online and choose the one that suits your requirements for performing tasks such as building and uploading firmware remotely.

Overall, the "pio remote agent list" command helps you manage and select the appropriate remote agents for remote development in PlatformIO.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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