# How to Configure Agent Reach CLI: Complete Setup Guide

> Learn how to configure Agent Reach CLI with our complete setup guide. Use the configure subcommand for manual setup or install command for automation. Validate your setup with doctor.

- Repository: [Pnant/Agent-Reach](https://github.com/Panniantong/Agent-Reach)
- Tags: how-to-guide
- Published: 2026-06-25

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**Configure Agent Reach CLI using the `configure` subcommand to store API keys, network proxies, and browser cookies, or run the `install` command for automated setup and `doctor` for configuration validation.**

The Agent Reach CLI provided by the Panniantong/Agent-Reach repository serves as the central entry point for managing AI agent platform tools. Whether you are setting up the environment for the first time or updating existing credentials, the CLI offers deterministic commands to handle system dependencies, channel configurations, and diagnostic checks. All configuration operations are handled through the `agent-reach` command-line interface, which parses arguments in [`agent_reach/cli.py`](https://github.com/Panniantong/Agent-Reach/blob/main/agent_reach/cli.py) and delegates to specific handler functions.

## Initial Setup with the Install Command

Before configuring specific credentials, run the **`install`** command to set up system dependencies and channel tools. The implementation in `_cmd_install` (lines 71-124 of [`agent_reach/cli.py`](https://github.com/Panniantong/Agent-Reach/blob/main/agent_reach/cli.py)) handles one-shot deterministic installation that detects local versus server environments.

Install everything automatically:

```bash
agent-reach install --env=auto

```

Install only specific channels:

```bash
agent-reach install --channels=twitter,reddit

```

## Configuring Credentials and Network Settings

The **`configure`** command (implemented in `_cmd_configure` at lines 197-258 of [`agent_reach/cli.py`](https://github.com/Panniantong/Agent-Reach/blob/main/agent_reach/cli.py)) stores configuration values via the `Config` class in [`agent_reach/config.py`](https://github.com/Panniantong/Agent-Reach/blob/main/agent_reach/config.py). This command supports setting API tokens, proxies, and automatic cookie extraction from browsers.

### Setting API Keys and Authentication Tokens

Use the configure command followed by the key name and value to store tokens securely:

```bash
agent-reach configure github-token ghp_XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

```

### Configuring Network Proxies

Set HTTP/HTTPS proxies that agents will automatically export as environment variables:

```bash
agent-reach configure proxy http://user:pass@proxy.example.com:8080

```

### Importing Cookies from Browsers

Automatically extract cookies from supported browsers for all configured platforms:

```bash
agent-reach configure --from-browser chrome

```

## Validating Configuration with the Doctor Command

After configuration, verify that all channels are accessible using the **`doctor`** command. The handler `_cmd_doctor` (lines 146-149 in [`agent_reach/cli.py`](https://github.com/Panniantong/Agent-Reach/blob/main/agent_reach/cli.py)) delegates to `check_all(Config())` in [`agent_reach/doctor.py`](https://github.com/Panniantong/Agent-Reach/blob/main/agent_reach/doctor.py) to verify connectivity and credentials.

Run a human-readable health check:

```bash
agent-reach doctor

```

Output machine-readable JSON for automated monitoring:

```bash
agent-reach doctor --json

```

## Installing Agent Skills

Once the Agent Reach CLI is configured, install the skill into supported agent runtimes (OpenClaw, Claude Code, or generic `.agents` directories) using the **`skill`** command. The handler `_cmd_skill` at lines 280-286 in [`agent_reach/cli.py`](https://github.com/Panniantong/Agent-Reach/blob/main/agent_reach/cli.py) manages skill installation.

Install the skill:

```bash
agent-reach skill --install

```

Remove the skill:

```bash
agent-reach skill --uninstall

```

## Command Dispatch Architecture

The CLI entry point in [`agent_reach/cli.py`](https://github.com/Panniantong/Agent-Reach/blob/main/agent_reach/cli.py) constructs an `argparse` parser (lines 61-97) and dispatches to handlers via an `if/elif` block (lines 126-166). When you run `agent-reach configure`, the dispatcher calls `_cmd_configure`, which interacts with the `Config` class to persist YAML configuration data.

## Summary

- Run `agent-reach install` to set up system dependencies and channel tools automatically before configuring credentials
- Use `agent-reach configure <key> <value>` to store API tokens and proxy settings persistently via [`agent_reach/config.py`](https://github.com/Panniantong/Agent-Reach/blob/main/agent_reach/config.py)
- Extract browser cookies automatically with `agent-reach configure --from-browser <browser>` to authenticate channels without manual token entry
- Validate setup using `agent-reach doctor` to ensure all channels are accessible and credentials are valid
- Install agent skills with `agent-reach skill --install` after configuration is complete to enable AI agent integration

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Where does Agent Reach CLI store configuration data?

Configuration data is stored via the `Config` class in [`agent_reach/config.py`](https://github.com/Panniantong/Agent-Reach/blob/main/agent_reach/config.py), which manages YAML configuration files. When you run `agent-reach configure`, the `_cmd_configure` function (lines 197-258 in [`agent_reach/cli.py`](https://github.com/Panniantong/Agent-Reach/blob/main/agent_reach/cli.py)) writes values to this persistent store, making them available to all channel adapters in `agent_reach/channels/`.

### How do I troubleshoot configuration errors?

Run `agent-reach doctor` to execute a health check on all configured channels. This command uses the `check_all` function from [`agent_reach/doctor.py`](https://github.com/Panniantong/Agent-Reach/blob/main/agent_reach/doctor.py) to verify connectivity and credentials, outputting either a human-readable report via `format_report` or JSON with the `--json` flag for programmatic parsing.

### Can I configure Agent Reach CLI to use specific channels only?

Yes. During installation, specify channels with `agent-reach install --channels=twitter,reddit` to limit the setup to specific platforms. You can also configure credentials selectively using `agent-reach configure` with specific tokens only for the channels you intend to use, leaving others unconfigured.

### How do I update existing API keys or proxies?

Simply re-run the configure command with the new value. For example, `agent-reach configure github-token ghp_NEWTOKEN` updates the stored GitHub token in the configuration file. The `_cmd_configure` handler in [`agent_reach/cli.py`](https://github.com/Panniantong/Agent-Reach/blob/main/agent_reach/cli.py) overwrites existing values when new values are provided, ensuring the latest credentials are always active.