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# kdeconnect-cli

> Use KDE Connect for sharing files or text to a device, ringing it, unlocking it, and much more.
> More information: <https://kdeconnect.kde.org>.

- List all devices:

`kdeconnect-cli --list-devices`

- List available (paired and reachable) devices:

`kdeconnect-cli --list-available`

- Request pairing with a specific device, specifying its ID:

`kdeconnect-cli --pair --device {{device_id}}`

- Ring a device, specifying its name:

`kdeconnect-cli --ring --name "{{device_name}}"`

- Share an URL or file with a paired device, specifying its ID:

`kdeconnect-cli --share {{url|path/to/file}} --device {{device_id}}`

- Send an SMS with an optional attachment to a specific number:

`kdeconnect-cli --name "{{device_name}}" --send-sms "{{message}}" --destination {{phone_number}} --attachment {{path/to/file}}`

- Unlock a specific device:

`kdeconnect-cli --name "{{device_name}}" --unlock`

- Simulate a key press on a specific device:

`kdeconnect-cli --name "{{device_name}}" --send-keys {{key}}`
