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Terminal Commands Guide

This guide provides a comprehensive list of all available commands within the DeepNet terminal, categorized by their function. Use these tools to navigate the filesystem, manage system resources, perform network operations, and engage in hacking activities.

Basic Usage

To get more details on any specific command, you can use: - man <command>: View the manual page for a command. - help <topic>: Show help for a specific topic.


Access & Navigation

Commands for connecting to the network and moving through the filesystem.

Command Description
rlogin <ip> Connect to a DeepNet access point.
cd [dir] Change the current directory.
ls [-laRh1] [path...] List directory contents.
pwd Show the current directory path.
tree [-a] [-L N] [path] Show a visual directory tree.
clear Clear the terminal screen.
exit Disconnect or logout from the current session.

Filesystem Operations

Tools for managing files and directories.

Command Description
cat <file> Display file contents.
touch <file> Create an empty file.
mkdir [-p] <dir> Create a new directory (use -p for parents).
cp <src> <dest> Copy files or directories.
mv <src> <dest> Move or rename files.
rm [-r] <path> Remove files (use -r for directories).
chmod [+x\|-x] <file> Toggle the executable bit on a file.
grep <pattern> <file> Search for a specific pattern within a file.
find <path> -name <pat> Find files by name.
stat <path> Show detailed status information for a file.
du [-h] [path] Estimate the size of a path.
head/tail [-n N] <file> Print the first or last N lines of a file.
sort <file> Sort the lines of a file alphabetically.
uniq <file> Remove adjacent duplicate lines.
wc <file> Count lines, words, and bytes in a file.

System Information

Monitor the status and performance of your local machine.

Command Description
date Show the current system date and time.
df Show available disk space.
free Display memory usage.
ps Show currently running processes.
uptime Show how long the system has been running.
uname [-a] Display system information.
id Show current user ID and group information.
hw Check hardware status.
history View your command history.

Network Tools

Commands for interacting with the DeepNet and remote hosts.

Command Description
ip Show network interfaces and IP addresses.
ping <host\|ip> Test reachability of a remote host.
traceroute <host\|ip> Trace the hop path to a target.
nslookup <host\|ip> Resolve hostnames or IP addresses.
nc [-z] <host> <port> Probe a port and read the service banner.
netstat Show active network connections.
curl <url> Fetch content from an internal endpoint.
wget [-O <file>] <url> Download internal content to a file.
vpn -connect <route> Shift traffic through a named relay domain.
who Show users currently logged into the system.

Operations & Hacking

Specialized tools for intelligence gathering and offensive operations.

Command Description
deepscan [subnet] Scan a network for active hosts.
hack [ip\|id] Open the exploit interface to hack a target.
intel [scope] Surface sparse network hints (intel.sh).
logscan [target-ip] Inspect security exposure on a target.
deepinspect <tool> Preview exploit match scores against a target.
forensics <target> Reconstruct evidence from purged logs.
postmortem Analyze the results of a previous hack run.
deepai Manage the DeepAI queue and upgrade workflow.
deepscript Open the script editor or lint script files.
deepcomp Compile source code into BIN artifacts.
codex View collected intelligence and lore fragments.
sitrep View world state, faction dynamics, and bounties.
targets List current hacking targets.

Economy & Assets

Manage your RCH currency, hardware, and data sales.

Command Description
wallet Check your current RCH balance.
assets Manage owned hardware and shipments.
broker Open the hardware broker application.
deepshop Open the hardware shop.
dealer [file] Open the dealer menu or sell a specific file.
deepmine Manage the RCH cryptocurrency miner.
bounties Access the operator bounty board.
contracts Access the data contracts marketplace.
jobs View and accept short-term objectives for RCH.

Social & Communications

Interact with other operators and the world.

Command Description
board Open the DeepNet community board.
news Read the latest updates from NET CHRONICLE.
pine Open the internal mail client.
crew Manage or join operator crews.
hardline Access the darknet activity feed.
honeypot Set up bait files to detect intruders.
tripwire Plant counter-detection tripwires on your host.

General & Onboarding

Helpful commands for new operators.

Command Description
tutorial [topic] Access the ZERO onboarding guide.
next Get a suggestion for your next logical action.
glossary [term] Explain a specific game term (e.g., glossary heat).
factory-reset WARNING: Wipe your identity and local state.

*Tip: A typical workflow involves deepscan to find targets, hack to gain access, and sell to monetize your findings.