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The terminal cannot find niblet

The first command should print the CLI’s location, and the second should print its version. If either fails, open a new terminal and confirm that the install directory is on your PATH. See Install the CLI if you need to reinstall it.

Sign-in opens but never finishes

Keep the original CLI process running and complete authorization on the same computer. The browser must return to a temporary 127.0.0.1 address opened by that CLI process. The authorization link expires after five minutes. If it times out—or you opened it on another device—run niblet auth login again and use the new link.

MCP connects but Niblet tools are missing

Confirm the server URL is exactly:
Restart the MCP client after changing its configuration, open its MCP status screen, and complete Niblet authorization. If you previously authorized fewer permissions, disconnect Niblet and connect it again to review the new request.

The local preview fails

Run niblet apps validate . and start with the first error it reports. Confirm the project contains manifest.yaml, exactly one top-level .star file, and a main() function that returns render.Root.

The app works locally but review requests changes

Look for local filesystem assumptions, private network endpoints, unapproved redirects, missing configuration defaults, or protected values that were placed in ordinary settings. Reviewers evaluate both the source and the exact preview uploaded by the CLI.

The installer cannot find the display

Use a data-capable USB cable, connect directly instead of through a hub, and close other installer tabs, serial monitors, and IDEs that may already be using the port. Original Tidbyt Gen 1 uses WebUSB; Tidbyt Gen 2 uses Web Serial. If a firmware write was interrupted, reconnect the display and repeat the installer for the same model.

Troubleshoot Tidbyt installation

Fix Windows access errors, bootloader sync failures, missing ports, and Wi-Fi setup.
Last modified on August 29, 2026