# Operation

## CLI Operator

An operator can submit assertions for node keys that they either own or have been approved to submit assertions for.

**Before You Begin:** Make sure to navigate to the directory where the CLI binary is located using the terminal. For example:

```bash
cd /path/to/your/cli-binary-directory
```

### Submitting Assertions

#### Command to Run Guardian Software

This command will validate and submit assertions for all node keys that are approved or owned by the `<guardian-private-key>` address:

#### Windows

```bash
.\guardian-cli-win-x64.exe guardian run <guardian-private-key>
```

#### macOS/Linux

```bash
./guardian-cli guardian run <guardian-private-key>
```

### Claiming Rewards

To claim rewards for a list of node keys, use the following command. The signer private key can be for any wallet with sufficient native token (tXR) to pay the gas fees:

#### Windows

```bash
.\guardian-cli-win-x64.exe guardian claim-rewards <signer-private-key> --owned-keys
```

#### macOS/Linux

```bash
./guardian-cli guardian claim-multiple-rewards <signer-private-key> --owned-keys
```

### Troubleshooting

#### Help Command

If you need assistance with the CLI commands, you can always refer to the built-in help command:

#### Windows

```bash
.\guardian-cli-win-x64.exe help guardian
```

#### macOS/Linux

```bash
./guardian-cli-linux-x64 help guardian
```

This will display a list of available commands and their usage.

#### Execution Permissions (Linux)

**Linux**

If you encounter a "missing execution permission" error when trying to run the CLI binary, you may need to adjust the file permissions. Use the following commands:

```bash
chmod +x guardian-cli-linux-x64
chmod +x validation-engine
```

This will grant execution permissions to the binary files, allowing you to run them without issues.

**macOS**

The app is not verified by apple publishing so users will need to use a workaround to run the CLI:&#x20;

1. **Initial Warning**: Click the binary from Finder after unzipping. A warning should appear; click "OK."

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2. **Allow Anyway**: Go to `System Preferences > Security & Privacy` and click "Allow Anyway."

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3. **Run Again**: Click the binary again from Finder, and click "Open" when the warning reappears.

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