Start with one command path.
The CLI is the recommended first-run path because it proves install, key storage, hosted commit, hosted recall, and status before an agent is involved.
pip install -U bilinc bilinc start bilinc login --api-key bil_live_... bilinc quicktest
Use explicit commands when you need to inspect behavior.
commit
Write durable hosted memory under a stable key.
recall
Query prior agent state before continuing work.
status
Check package, config, and Cloud health posture.
Missing keys should fail before side effects.
Commit and recall commands require a hosted API key. If the key is missing or expired, the CLI should stop with a signup/login path instead of writing partial state.