Module Utility CLI

The Alexa Connect Kit (ACK) Module Utility is a tool for you to manage your ACK module. You can use this tool to perform common tasks either from the command line, or in scripts when you develop and manufacture a product built with ACK.

Common tasks that you perform with the Module Utility include:

  • Generate barcodes for customer product registration.
  • Update the module's firmware over the wire.
  • Provision the module as a specific product, such as a smart light.

Module Utility CLI Quick Start

Prerequisites

  • A Development Kit for ACK, or a printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) with an integrated ACK module and a debug port.
  • A micro-USB to USB-B or USC-C cable.
  • Java SE 8 or later. For Java installation instructions, see Java SE Downloads

Step 1: Download the ACK Module Utility

Download the ACK Module Utility from the Resources page of the ACK developer console and unzip it to a convenient location.

Step 2: Connect the debug port to your computer

Connect your ACK hardware debug port to your computer. If you're using an ACK development kit, see connect the development board to your computer for more details about how to set up your kit.

Step 3: Use the Module Utility CLI

The ACK Module Utility CLI is a Java-based executable JAR file. You run the CLI from a terminal window on your computer. When you use the CLI, start each command with java -jar <path_to_ackmoduleutility.jar>.

For example: To check the version of your ACK Module Utility

Open a terminal window, and run the version command.

$ java -jar <path>/ackmoduleutility.jar version

When you run this command, an output similar to the following appears:

Version: 4.0.2.0