# nautilus-cli
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Command-line interface and tools for [NautilusTrader](https://nautilustrader.io).
The `nautilus-cli` crate provides a command-line interface for managing and
operating NautilusTrader installations. It includes tools for database management,
system configuration, and operational utilities:
- Database initialization and management commands.
- PostgreSQL schema setup and maintenance.
- Configuration validation and setup utilities.
- System administration and operational tools.
## NautilusTrader
[NautilusTrader](https://nautilustrader.io) is an open-source, production-grade, Rust-native
engine for multi-asset, multi-venue trading systems.
The system spans research, deterministic simulation, and live execution within a single
event-driven architecture, providing research-to-live semantic parity.
## Feature flags
This crate provides feature flags to control source code inclusion during compilation,
depending on the intended use case:
- `defi`: Enables blockchain/DeFi commands including block sync, DEX pool sync, and pool analysis.
## Documentation
See [the docs](https://docs.rs/nautilus-cli) for more detailed usage.
## License
The source code for NautilusTrader is available on GitHub under the [GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0](https://www.gnu.org/licenses/lgpl-3.0.en.html).
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NautilusTraderâ„¢ is developed and maintained by Nautech Systems, a technology
company specializing in the development of high-performance trading systems.
For more information, visit <https://nautilustrader.io>.
Use of this software is subject to the [Disclaimer](https://nautilustrader.io/legal/disclaimer/).
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