System Requirements

Available from Version: 9.7 #SR1
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The Backend CLI Tool is a command-line tool that is connected to the empower® Backend.

It can be used by empower® Administrators.

The Backend CLI Tool is used to fulfill the following tasks:

  • Bulk upload files such as presentations or pictures

  • Download a usage tracking report

The tool is installed via a separate .msi installer provided by empower.

To install the tool, the following prerequisites must be met:

  • .NET 10 Desktop Runtime (64-bit)* is installed on the user's device:

    .NET10 Download

  • Configuration file appsettings.json must be placed next to the tool's .msi installer during installation.

  • The device must be restarted after installation.

After the installation, the tool is placed under the following path:

%LocalAppData%\programs\empower\backendCli 

Important

The Backend CLI Tool can only be executed on Windows devices via the command-line.

The execution via PowerShell is not supported.

However, imported files are also available for empower® for macOS and usage data from macOS devices is also included in the usage report.

Important

*empower continuously monitors third‑party components and framework dependencies. If a component reaches end-of-life, empower will make sure to provide relevant updates that ensure long-term support.

For further information from Microsoft, see .NET and .NET Core Support Policy.

Note

You can also schedule the tasks to be executed automatically and periodically.

For further information regarding scheduling commands, see Schedule Commands.

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