- Execute install.sh script. This will install machine-status script in /usr/local/bin directory.
- Make sure /usr/local/bin is in your $PATH
- It support following commands,
$ machine-status -- Show current status
$ machine-reserve < name | email | phone > -- Reserve the machine. Arguments are optional.
$ machine-release -- Release from reservation
$ machine-report -- Display simple text reportHere is an output from machine-status command.
$ machine-status
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>>>> Machine is available <<<<
Since: Sat Apr 4 10:31:46 PM UTC 2026
Usage:
$ machine-status -- To check machine status
$ machine-reserve <Name|email> -- To reserve
$ machine-release -- To make it available for others
$ machine-report -- Simple text report
IMPORTANT NOTE:
When done, release the machine using the machine-release command.
Disclaimer:
This is for coordination and information purposes only.
DO NOT ASSUME THAT IT WILL PREVENT ACTUAL USE OF THE MACHINE.
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