# sdm

```shell
NAME:
   sdm - the StrongDM proxy daemon and CLI

USAGE:
   sdm [global options] command [command options] [arguments...]

COMMANDS:
   admin            administrative commands
   audit            administrative audit commands
   aws              aws commands
   connect          open port to resource
   crypto           helps manipulating encryption activities
   disconnect       disconnect from a resource
   doctor           check your system for potential problems. Doctor exits with a non-zero status if any problems are found.
   kubernetes, k8s  operate local kubernetes configuration
   lock             lock the local client
   login            login to the local client
   logout           logout from the local client
   profile          apply an sdm profile
   ready            reports if the listener is ready for use.
   relay            listen for node connections
   replay           allow you to replay sessions
   ssh              connect to an SSH server
   status           list available resources and their connection status
   unlock           unlock the local client
   help, h          Shows a list of commands or help for one command

GLOBAL OPTIONS:
   --admin-token value  authenticate using an admin token or service account [$SDM_ADMIN_TOKEN]
   --help, -h           show help
   --version, -v        print the version
```


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