grobf5 · Oct 22, 2026 · Oct 22, 2026
@@ -45,12 +45,16 @@ myf5-cli/
 │   ├── ihealth/                # F5 iHealth QKView multipart upload and status client
 │   ├── bigip/                  # BIG-IP & BIG-IQ client (iControl REST chunking, bash promotion, native SCP, failover)
 │   │   ├── client.go           # Appliance HTTP client, readiness, QKView automation, REST download
+│   │   ├── info.go             # TMOS system, platform, and chassis serial inspection
 │   │   ├── upload.go           # iControl REST chunked file transfer & bash promotion
 │   │   ├── scp.go              # Native Go SCP streaming (upload & download) over SSH
 │   │   ├── geoip.go            # TMOS GeoIP extraction, RPM installation, and reload engine
 │   │   ├── lifecycle.go        # TMOS software (K5903) and hardware (K4309 / K13144) lifecycle evaluation
 │   │   └── failover.go         # Dual-protocol automatic failover engine
-│   └── completion/             # Zero-dependency shell tab completion generator (bash, zsh, fish)
+│   ├── logger/                 # Structured audit & debug logging with automatic secret scrubbing
+│   └── progress/               # Terminal progress bar and spinner rendering
+├── scripts/
+│   └── gen-sbom.sh             # CycloneDX 1.5 SBOM generator with SPDX license metadata
 ├── .github/
 │   ├── workflows/              # GitHub Actions CI, Release, and Security workflows
 │   ├── ISSUE_TEMPLATE/         # Structured Bug Report & Feature Request templates
@@ -61,7 +65,6 @@ myf5-cli/
 │   ├── appliance_push.md       # Appliance software deployment, hotfix, and GeoDB push guide
 │   ├── downloads.md            # Downloads catalog taxonomy, GeoDB automation & direct push
 │   ├── credentials.md          # Zero-Secret policy & credential management
-│   ├── shell_completion.md     # Shell tab autocompletion guide (zsh, bash, fish)
 │   └── network_and_firewall.md # Egress firewall rules, proxy routing, and cloud endpoint architecture
 ├── Makefile                    # Developer build, test, and release automation
 ├── SECURITY.md                 # Security & vulnerability reporting policy
@@ -261,6 +264,12 @@ Works with local management IPs, lab appliances, or cloud/UDF external access pr
 # Check BIG-IQ management plane readiness
 ./bin/myf5 bigiq ready 192.0.2.50
 
+# Inspect BIG-IQ system version, edition, and build details
+./bin/myf5 bigiq info 192.0.2.50 --user admin
+
+# Retrieve BIG-IQ chassis/system serial number
+./bin/myf5 bigiq serial 192.0.2.50 --user admin
+
 # Push software ISO to BIG-IQ central repository (auto failover)
 ./bin/myf5 bigiq push 192.0.2.50 /var/tmp/BIGIP-17.1.1.iso --dest /shared/images
 
@@ -318,30 +327,20 @@ Launch a guided terminal interface that validates input at every step:
 - Multiline description text buffer supports live editing with undo (`Ctrl+Z`) and redo (`Ctrl+Y`).
 - Pre-submission dry-run safety review ensures you never open an accidental case against production.
 
-### 11. Interactive Console REPL
-Launch an interactive shell session for continuous operation without repeated binary invocations:
+### 11. Interactive Console REPL & Tab Completion
+Launch an interactive Read-Eval-Print-Loop (REPL) shell with built-in `TAB` autocompletion (for commands, subcommands, and flags), command history, and isolated per-command `Ctrl+C` handling:
 ```bash
 ./bin/myf5 interactive
+# Or aliases (or invoke `./bin/myf5` with no arguments in a terminal TTY):
+./bin/myf5 shell
+./bin/myf5 repl
 ```
-
-### 12. Shell Tab Autocompletion (`bash`, `zsh`, `fish`)
-Enable fast tab autocompletion for commands, subcommands, flags, and product families:
-
-```bash
-# Zsh (current session)
-source <(myf5 completion zsh)
-
-# Zsh (persistent setup)
-myf5 completion zsh > "${fpath[1]}/_myf5"
-
-# Bash (current session)
-source <(myf5 completion bash)
-
-# Bash (persistent setup on Linux)
-myf5 completion bash | sudo tee /etc/bash_completion.d/myf5 > /dev/null
-
-# Fish (persistent setup)
-myf5 completion fish > ~/.config/fish/completions/myf5.fish
+Within the interactive shell, run commands directly without the `myf5` prefix and press `TAB` at any prompt to autocomplete commands, subcommands, or flags:
+```text
+myf5> doctor
+myf5> downloads families
+myf5> bigip info 10.1.1.4
+myf5> exit
 ```
 
 ---
@@ -393,7 +392,6 @@ myf5 completion fish > ~/.config/fish/completions/myf5.fish
 | **[Appliance Push & Deployment Guide](docs/appliance_push.md)** | Direct streaming of ISOs, hotfixes, and GeoDB updates to BIG-IP and BIG-IQ via iControl REST and SCP. |
 | **[MyF5 Downloads & GeoDB Guide](docs/downloads.md)** | Catalog hierarchy, automated GeoDB updates, and end-to-end download & push workflows. |
 | **[Zero-Secret Security Architecture](docs/credentials.md)** | Process isolation, credentials file permissions, SSH keys, and environment setup. |
-| **[Shell Tab Autocompletion](docs/shell_completion.md)** | Setup instructions and completion features for Zsh, Bash, and Fish. |
 | **[Network, DNS & Firewall Architecture](docs/network_and_firewall.md)** | Egress firewall requirements (TCP 443), proxy routing, and F5 cloud service endpoints. |
 
 ### Reference F5 Knowledge Base Articles

@@ -25,18 +25,17 @@ In accordance with enterprise DevSecOps standards, **passing credentials or toke
 | :--- | :--- |
 | [`downloads`](#1-myf5-downloads) | Browse the MyF5 software catalog and stream multi-GB images |
 | [`cases`](#2-myf5-cases) | Inspect, query, and comment on MyF5 support cases |
-| [`wizard`](#11-myf5-wizard) | Interactive guided support case creation wizard with live appliance auto-fill |
+| [`wizard`](#10-myf5-wizard) | Interactive guided support case creation wizard with live appliance auto-fill |
 | [`ihealth`](#3-myf5-ihealth) | Upload and audit QKView diagnostic bundles on F5 iHealth |
-| [`bigip`](#4-myf5-bigip) | Orchestrate BIG-IP TMOS appliances (readiness, QKView generation, push, GeoIP) |
-| [`bigiq`](#5-myf5-bigiq) | Orchestrate BIG-IQ Centralized Management appliances (readiness, push) |
+| [`bigip`](#4-myf5-bigip) | Orchestrate BIG-IP TMOS appliances (readiness, info, serial, QKView generation, push, GeoIP) |
+| [`bigiq`](#5-myf5-bigiq) | Orchestrate BIG-IQ Centralized Management appliances (readiness, info, serial, push, download) |
 | [`push`](#6-myf5-push) | Push downloads or files to BIG-IP / BIG-IQ via iControl REST or SCP |
 | [`pull`](#7-myf5-pull) | Pull files or diagnostics from BIG-IP / BIG-IQ via iControl REST or SCP |
-| [`geoip`](#12-myf5-geoip) | Apply GeoIP updates directly to BIG-IP appliances (alias: `bigip geoip`) |
-| [`proxy`](#13-myf5-proxy) | View or configure HTTP/HTTPS/SOCKS5 outbound egress proxy |
+| [`geoip`](#11-myf5-geoip) | Apply GeoIP updates directly to BIG-IP appliances (alias: `bigip geoip`) |
+| [`proxy`](#12-myf5-proxy) | View or configure HTTP/HTTPS/SOCKS5 outbound egress proxy |
 | [`doctor`](#8-myf5-doctor) | Run connectivity, DNS, egress, and credential diagnostics |
-| [`interactive`](#14-myf5-interactive) | Launch interactive REPL shell with tab completion (`shell`, `repl`) |
-| [`completion`](#9-myf5-completion) | Generate native shell autocompletion scripts (`bash`, `zsh`, `fish`) |
-| [`version`](#10-myf5-version) | Display application version and toolchain info |
+| [`interactive`](#13-myf5-interactive-alias-shell-repl) | Launch interactive REPL shell with tab completion (`shell`, `repl`, `i`) |
+| [`version`](#9-myf5-version) | Display application version and toolchain info |
 
 ---
 
@@ -309,6 +308,18 @@ Checks BIG-IQ management plane availability against `/mgmt/tm/sys/ready` or `/mg
 myf5 bigiq ready 192.0.2.50
 ```
 
+#### `info <host> [--user <user>] [--port <port>] [--json]`
+Inspects a live BIG-IQ appliance to extract system version, edition, build, platform model, and serial number.
+```bash
+myf5 bigiq info 192.0.2.50 --user admin
+```
+
+#### `serial <host> [--user <user>] [--port <port>] [--json]`
+Retrieves and prints the BIG-IQ system serial number.
+```bash
+myf5 bigiq serial 192.0.2.50 --user admin
+```
+
 #### `push <host> <file> [--method auto|icontrol|scp] [--dest <path>] [--user <user>] [--port <port>] [-i <key>]`
 Uploads software images, hotfixes, or files to BIG-IQ central software repositories with automatic failover.
 ```bash
@@ -396,36 +407,7 @@ Output audits:
 
 ---
 
-## 9. `myf5 completion`
-
-Generates tab autocompletion scripts for the specified shell.
-
-```bash
-myf5 completion [bash | zsh | fish]
-```
-
-### Examples
-
-```bash
-# Zsh (current session)
-source <(myf5 completion zsh)
-
-# Zsh (persistent configuration)
-myf5 completion zsh > "${fpath[1]}/_myf5"
-
-# Bash (current session)
-source <(myf5 completion bash)
-
-# Bash (persistent on Linux)
-myf5 completion bash | sudo tee /etc/bash_completion.d/myf5 > /dev/null
-
-# Fish (persistent)
-myf5 completion fish > ~/.config/fish/completions/myf5.fish
-```
-
----
-
-## 10. `myf5 version`
+## 9. `myf5 version`
 
 Prints the compiled application version and target architecture.
 ```bash
@@ -434,7 +416,7 @@ myf5 version
 
 ---
 
-## 11. `myf5 wizard`
+## 10. `myf5 wizard`
 
 Top-level alias for `myf5 cases wizard`. Launches an interactive, multi-step terminal wizard to guide you through creating an F5 Support Case with zero memorization of product schema strings:
 
@@ -451,7 +433,7 @@ myf5 wizard
 
 ---
 
-## 12. `myf5 geoip`
+## 11. `myf5 geoip`
 
 Top-level alias for `myf5 bigip geoip`. Uploads, unpacks, installs, and reloads F5 GeoIP database packages directly on a BIG-IP appliance in a single automated command:
 
@@ -468,7 +450,7 @@ myf5 geoip <host> <zip-path> [--keep-extracted] [--method auto|icontrol|scp] [--
 
 ---
 
-## 13. `myf5 proxy`
+## 12. `myf5 proxy`
 
 Manage outbound HTTP, HTTPS, and SOCKS5 proxy settings for routing API traffic through corporate forward proxies, bastion hosts, or air-gapped jump boxes.
 
@@ -490,28 +472,35 @@ If no `--proxy` flag or persistent configuration is found, `myf5` respects `MYF5
 
 ---
 
-## 14. `myf5 interactive` (alias: `shell`, `repl`)
+## 13. `myf5 interactive` (alias: `shell`, `repl`, `i`)
 
-Launches an interactive Read-Eval-Print-Loop (REPL) shell environment with built-in tab autocompletion, command history, and session state:
+Launches an interactive Read-Eval-Print-Loop (REPL) shell environment with built-in `TAB` autocompletion, command history, and session state (also launched automatically when invoking `myf5` with no arguments in an interactive terminal TTY):
 
 ```bash
 myf5 interactive
 # Or shortcuts:
 myf5 shell
 myf5 repl
+myf5 i
 ```
 
+### Interactive Features:
+- **Built-In `TAB` Autocompletion**: Press `TAB` at the `myf5>` prompt to autocomplete primary commands (`downloads`, `cases`, `wizard`, `ihealth`, `bigip`, `bigiq`, `push`, `pull`, `geoip`, `proxy`, `doctor`, `interactive`, `version`, `help`, `clear`, `exit`, `quit`), subcommands, and command-specific flags.
+- **In-Process Command Isolation**: Failed commands or `Ctrl+C` interrupts cancel only the active command and return cleanly to the `myf5>` prompt without terminating your interactive session.
+- **Built-In Shell Commands**: Type `clear` / `cls` to clear the terminal screen, or `exit` / `quit` / `q` (or `Ctrl+D`) to exit.
+
 Within the interactive shell, execute commands directly without the `myf5` prefix:
 ```
 myf5> doctor
 myf5> downloads families
 myf5> cases list
+myf5> bigip info 10.1.1.4
 myf5> exit
 ```
 
 ---
 
-## 15. Signal Handling & Interruption Safety (CTRL+C)
+## 14. Signal Handling & Interruption Safety (CTRL+C)
 
 All long-running network connections, streaming file transfers, and appliance operations in `myf5-cli` implement robust interrupt and cancellation handling:
 - **Clean Signal Traps**: Intercepts `SIGINT` (Ctrl+C) and `SIGTERM` via isolated command contexts (`signal.NotifyContext`).
@@ -521,7 +510,7 @@ All long-running network connections, streaming file transfers, and appliance op
 
 ---
 
-## 16. Process Exit Codes
+## 15. Process Exit Codes
 
 `myf5` returns standard POSIX exit codes to support reliable shell script branching and CI/CD pipelines: