# `mix nerves.discover`
[🔗](https://github.com/nerves-project/nerves/blob/v1.14.1/lib/mix/tasks/nerves.discover.ex#L5)

Discover Nerves devices on the local network using mDNS

This task scans the local network for Nerves devices and displays
their information in a table format.

Linux users: Install `avahi-utils` for faster responses.

## Examples

    $ mix nerves.discover

    $ mix nerves.discover --timeout 10000

## Options

  * `--timeout` - timeout in milliseconds to wait for replies (default 5000)

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*Consult [api-reference.md](api-reference.md) for complete listing*