> ### Accessing alert information from the command-line interface

> Fathom provides a command-line interface that performs Fathom functions without the use of the graphical user interface. Specifically, the command-line interface allows you to:

> - Start, query, and stop Fathom.
> - Clear an alert.
> - Use other alert commands (`firealert` and `alertlist`).
> - Access command-line help.

> You can also use the command-line interface to manage the Fathom configuration database. For details on the backup and restore commands you can enter on the command-line and other commands you can enter in the command line for the administrative purposes, see the appropriate section of the Installation and Configuration Guide.

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