This chapter provides an overview of this document, includes summaries of changes from previous releases, and lists precautionary messages and command conventions.
The Nokia Service Router Linux (SR Linux) CLI is a python-based application that can load dynamic plug-ins. Plug-ins are custom show commands that you can create and run from the SR Linux CLI. This document describes how to create custom CLI plug-ins, and defines the classes and utility functions used to create them. It also defines how to install, modify, and remove a CLI plug-in.
This document is intended for network technicians, administrators, operators, service providers, and others who need to create and install custom show commands.
![]() | Note: This manual covers the current release and may also contain some content that will be released in later maintenance loads. Refer to the SR Linux Release Notes for information on features supported in each load. |
This following changes were made in this release.
Topic | Location |
New CLI plug-in installation procedure |
Observe all dangers, warnings, and cautions in this document to avoid injury or equipment damage during installation and maintenance. Follow the safety procedures and guidelines when working with and near electrical equipment.
Table 2 describes information symbols contained in this document.
Symbol | Meaning | Description |
![]() | Danger | Warns that incorrect handling and installation could result in bodily injury. An electric shock hazard could exist. Before beginning work on this equipment, be aware of hazards involving electrical circuitry, be familiar with networking environments, and implement accident prevention procedures. |
![]() | Warning | Warns that incorrect handling and installation could result in equipment damage or loss of data. |
![]() | Caution | Warns that incorrect handling may reduce component or system performance. |
![]() | Note | Notes contain suggestions or additional operational information. |
Nokia SR Linux documentation uses the following command conventions.
Generic IP addresses are used in examples. Replace these with the appropriate IP addresses used in the system.