How to use the command 'warp-diag' (with examples)
The command ‘warp-diag’ is a diagnostic and feedback tool for Cloudflare’s WARP service. It allows users to generate a zip file with information about the system configuration and the WARP connection. This tool is useful for troubleshooting network connectivity issues and providing feedback to Cloudflare.
Use case 1: Generating a zip file with system configuration and WARP connection information
Code:
warp-diag
Motivation: This use case is helpful when you want to gather information about the system configuration and the WARP connection. It can be useful for diagnosing network-related problems and troubleshooting any issues with the WARP service.
Explanation: The ‘warp-diag’ command without any additional arguments generates a zip file containing detailed information about the system configuration, network interfaces, IP addresses, and the WARP connection status. It provides a comprehensive overview of the current network setup.
Example output:
Generated warp-diag-20210916-115252.zip
Use case 2: Generating a zip file with debug information and timestamp in the output filename
Code:
warp-diag --add-ts
Motivation: Adding a timestamp to the output filename is useful to keep track of when the diagnostic was performed. This allows users to distinguish between multiple diagnostic files and helps in identifying the most recent one.
Explanation: The ‘–add-ts’ option appends a timestamp to the output filename. By including a timestamp, the resulting zip file will have a unique name that reflects when the diagnostic was executed. This is especially useful if you are generating multiple diagnostic files at different times.
Example output:
Generated warp-diag-20210916-115252.zip
Use case 3: Saving the output file under a specific directory
Code:
warp-diag --output path/to/directory
Motivation: Saving the output file under a specific directory allows users to organize and manage diagnostic files efficiently. This is helpful when you want to store diagnostic files in a dedicated location, separate from the default working directory.
Explanation: The ‘–output’ option specifies the directory where the output zip file should be saved. By providing the path to a specific directory, the resulting zip file will be generated in that location. This enables users to choose a custom location for saving diagnostic files, according to their preferences and organizational needs.
Example output:
Generated /path/to/directory/warp-diag-20210916-115252.zip
Use case 4: Submitting new feedback interactively
Code:
warp-diag feedback
Motivation: Submitting feedback helps in improving the Cloudflare’s WARP service. Users can share their experiences, report bugs, suggest enhancements, or provide any other feedback related to their usage of the WARP service.
Explanation: The ‘feedback’ subcommand allows users to submit new feedback interactively. It launches an interface where users can enter their feedback and submit it directly to Cloudflare. This interactive mode streamlines the feedback submission process and ensures a seamless user experience.
Example output:
Enter your feedback and press enter to submit:
<user-entered feedback>
Thank you for your feedback!
Conclusion:
The ‘warp-diag’ command provides a convenient way to diagnose network connectivity issues and generate detailed diagnostic reports about the system configuration and the WARP connection. With its various options, it allows users to customize the output file’s name and location, making it easier to manage and organize diagnostic files. Additionally, the ‘feedback’ subcommand enables users to provide feedback directly to Cloudflare, helping to improve the WARP service.
