Command Overview
beacon rules add installs a local .rule.yaml file or a directory of rule files into the local threat-rule store.
Command syntax
beacon scan runs.
Examples
Install all rules from a local directory:Install local rules
Install one rule
Overwrite an existing rule
Install system-mode rules
Flags
| Flag | Description |
|---|---|
--user | Use per-user endpoint paths. Enabled by default |
--system | Use system endpoint paths |
--force | Overwrite an existing rule with the same id |
Related
beacon rules lint
Validate rules and fixtures before installing.
beacon rules list
Confirm which rules are active.

