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The /exit command closes the ScryCLI application.

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Usage

/exit

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How It Works

When you enter /exit:
  1. A loading indicator appears with “Exiting…” message
  2. The application waits 1.5 seconds
  3. ScryCLI closes completely
1

Enter the command

Type /exit in the chat prompt and press Enter.
2

Wait for exit

You’ll see:
⠋ Exiting...
The spinner animation indicates the application is closing.
3

Application closes

After 1.5 seconds, ScryCLI terminates and returns you to your shell.

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Example

> /exit
[Esc] to go back

⠋ Exiting...

# Application closes after 1.5 seconds
$

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Alternative Ways to Exit

You can also exit ScryCLI by:
  • Using the standard terminal interrupt: Ctrl+C (may vary by system)
  • Closing the terminal window
  • Using /logout which also exits after clearing configuration

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What Happens on Exit

The /exit command performs a clean shutdown but does NOT clear your configuration. Your settings (model selection, API keys, etc.) are preserved for the next session.
When you exit:
  • Saved: All configuration in ~/.scrycli/config.json
  • Lost: Current chat session and conversation history
  • Preserved: Selected model, API keys, user settings

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Difference from /logout

Feature/exit/logout
Closes application✓✓
Clears configuration✗✓
Requires confirmation✗✓
Exit delay1.5 seconds1 second
If you want to clear your configuration before exiting, use /logout instead of /exit.

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Restarting After Exit

After using /exit, you can restart ScryCLI by running: 
scrycli
Your previous configuration will be loaded automatically, including:
  • Selected AI model
  • API key settings
  • User preferences

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Canceling Exit

Once you press Enter after typing /exit, the shutdown begins immediately. To cancel:
  • Press Esc before pressing Enter to return to chat
  • After pressing Enter, the exit cannot be canceled (1.5 second delay is brief)

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Use Cases

Use /exit when:
  • You’re finished with your current session
  • You want to close ScryCLI cleanly
  • You don’t need to clear your configuration
  • You plan to return and continue with the same settings