Getting Started
Goal
Get Thalix Radar running on your machine: create a free account, install the CLI, authenticate it with your account, and run your first catalog browse.
Use Cases
- —First-time setup for a new Thalix Radar user
- —Installing the CLI on a new machine with an existing account
- —Checking authentication status after installation
Prerequisites
- •Node.js ≥ 20 (for the CLI)
- •A free Thalix Radar account at radar.thalixinc.ai
Steps
1. Create an Account
- —Navigate to radar.thalixinc.ai/register
- —Enter your email and choose a password
- —Verify your email address
- —Sign in
2. Download and Install the CLI
The CLI is distributed with the application, not through the public npm registry. From your authenticated account:
- —Navigate to your account settings or CLI activation page
- —Download the CLI package for your platform
- —Install globally: `npm install -g ./cli`
3. Authenticate the CLI
Pair the CLI with your Radar account using device authorization:
radar login
This command will open a browser window (unless you set RADAR_NO_BROWSER) and display a one-time code. Approve the CLI in your browser, and the terminal will confirm authentication.
4. Verify Authentication
Check your connection and catalog access:
radar status
You should see your email, token scopes, available research engines, and catalog guide count.
5. Browse the Catalog
Run your first catalog command:
radar today # Show the latest Top 5 independently discovered guides radar list # List every catalog entry radar search "mcp" # Search by keyword