Arvutil

Arvutil is a command-line utility that is part of the ARV software ecosystem, designed to interact with devices and services that implement the ARV interface. It provides access to information and settings for ARV-compatible hardware and services, enabling users to inspect, configure, and diagnose systems without a graphical user interface. The tool is typically used by developers, integrators, and technicians who work with ARV-enabled devices and workflows.

Arvutil’s scope includes discovering connected ARV devices, querying device metadata and capabilities, reading and modifying configuration parameters, and performing basic diagnostic checks. It can also be used to monitor simple events or states reported by devices, supporting scripting and automation tasks in development or production environments. While it offers essential low-level controls, it is generally complemented by higher-level libraries and applications that provide user-friendly workflows.

Implementation and release model: arvutil is maintained as part of the ARV project and is released under an open-source license. It is typically distributed through platform-specific package managers or directly from the project’s repository, with updates aligned to the broader ARV software releases. Compatibility tends to cover major operating systems supported by the ARV project, with instructions available in the project documentation for building from source or installing prebuilt binaries.

See also: Aravis and related ARV libraries and tools. These resources provide broader context for device communication, camera control, and application development within the ARV ecosystem.