CLI

CLI troubleshooting

Diagnose architecture, provider, capture and update problems.

Updated 22 July 2026Applies to 0.3.3

Run Doctor

Terminal
openss doctor
openss doctor --validate-keys
openss doctor --logs

--validate-keys makes live provider calls; omit it when you only need local checks.

Common symptoms

SymptomResolution
Virtual environment not foundRe-run the installer or repair the symlink instead of copying the openss launcher.
Architecture mismatchInstall native Python 3.12 matching the Mac architecture; avoid an unintended Rosetta interpreter.
Provider key rejectedUse openss keys set PROVIDER, then optionally validate with Doctor.
Capture target not runningOpen Chrome, Word or PowerPoint and retry with an explicit --target.
Update failedThe current installation remains available; run openss update again after checking network and logs.