ecmd

ecmd is a term that appears in multiple computing and technology contexts, and there is no single universal definition. In hardware and firmware environments, ecmd most often refers to an embedded controller command interface. In this usage, a host application communicates with an embedded controller inside a device (such as laptops, servers, or storage hardware) to issue commands that control power states, monitor sensors, or perform firmware updates. The exact command set and transport (for example I2C, SMBus, or other buses) depend on the device vendor and EC implementation.

In software tooling and testing, ecmd may denote an execution command or external command interface. Some projects implement an ecmd component as a small command runner that composes and executes sequences of system invocations, often used in build systems or automated tests. The features and syntax are project-specific.

In networking or cloud platforms, some vendors use ecmd as a namespace for specialized CLI commands, for example to manage hardware accelerators, programmable switches, or edge devices. Documentation from the respective vendor explains the exact commands and options associated with ecmd in that context.

Because ecmd lacks a canonical definition, readers should refer to the relevant project or device documentation to determine what ecmd means in that context. See also: command-line interface, embedded controller, vendor-specific CLI, and protocol references for EC-based systems.