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# lxi

> Control LXI compatible instruments such as oscilloscopes.
> More information: <https://github.com/lxi-tools/lxi-tools>.

- Discover LXI devices on available networks:

`lxi discover`

- Capture a screenshot, detecting a plugin automatically:

`lxi screenshot --address {{ip_address}}`

- Capture a screenshot using a specified plugin:

`lxi screenshot --address {{ip_address}} --plugin {{rigol-1000z}}`

- Send an SCPI command to an instrument:

`lxi scpi --address {{ip_address}} "{{*IDN?}}"`

- Run a benchmark for request and response performance:

`lxi benchmark --address {{ip_address}}`
