# NAME

git-annex initcluster - initialize a new cluster

# SYNOPSIS

git-annex initcluster name [description]

# DESCRIPTION

This command initializes a new cluster with the specified name. If no
description is provided, one will be set automatically.

This command should be run in the repository that will serve as the gateway
to the cluster.

The next step after running this command is to configure
the cluster nodes, then run [[git-annex-updatecluster]]. See the
documentation of that command for details about configuring nodes.

# OPTIONS

* The [[git-annex-common-options]](1) can be used.

# SEE ALSO

* [[git-annex]](1)
* [[git-annex-updatecluster]](1)
* [[git-annex-extendcluster]](1)
* [[git-annex-preferred-content]](1)
* [[git-annex-updateproxy]](1)
* <https://git-annex.branchable.com/tips/clusters/>

# AUTHOR

Joey Hess <id@joeyh.name>

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