### Start Recording

Source: https://eatsteak.github.io/CyKit-macos/recording.html

Initiates recording to the specified file path. Ensure the path is valid before calling.

```python
client.control.start_recording(path)
```

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### Stream EEG Data with CyKit

Source: https://eatsteak.github.io/CyKit-macos/quickstart.html

Installs the package and connects to a supported headset to stream EEG data. Requires CyKit to be installed.

```python
from cykit import CyKitClient, Model

with CyKitClient(Model.INSIGHT_CONSUMER) as client:
    for sample in client.stream():
        print(sample.eeg)
        break

```

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### Initialize CyKit Client and Stream EEG Data

Source: https://eatsteak.github.io/CyKit-macos/_sources/quickstart.rst.txt

Establishes a connection to the headset using the INSIGHT_CONSUMER model and prints the first available EEG sample.

```python
from cykit import CyKitClient, Model

with CyKitClient(Model.INSIGHT_CONSUMER) as client:
    for sample in client.stream():
        print(sample.eeg)
        break
```

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### CyKitClient Initialization and Control

Source: https://eatsteak.github.io/CyKit-macos/api.html

The CyKitClient is the primary interface for managing device connections and streaming EEG data.

```APIDOC
## CyKitClient

### Description
Public synchronous client for CyKit device discovery, streaming, and control.

### Parameters
- **model** (Model | int) - Required - Target headset model.
- **connection** (ConnectionOptions) - Optional - Transport and discovery settings.
- **stream** (StreamOptions) - Optional - Stream formatting and runtime behavior options.
- **output** (OutputOptions) - Optional - Output normalization and compatibility options.

### Methods
- **connect()**: Connect to the configured device and prepare streaming.
- **stream()**: Yield decoded EEG samples until the caller stops or the client closes.
- **close()**: Close the active connection and release runtime state.
- **start_background_stream()**: Initiates streaming in the background.

### Exceptions
- **ConnectionError**: Raised if the client cannot initialize the selected transport or prepare a device.
```

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### Sample Data Structure

Source: https://eatsteak.github.io/CyKit-macos/api.html

Represents a single data sample from a device.

```APIDOC
## class cykit.Sample

### Description
Represents a single data sample from a device.

### Fields
- **packet_kind** (int | None) - The kind of packet.
- **quality** (int | None) - The quality of the sample.
- **raw** (bytes | str | None) - Raw data associated with the sample.
```

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### Device Discovery

Source: https://eatsteak.github.io/CyKit-macos/api.html

Discover available CyKit-compatible devices using specified transport and timeout.

```APIDOC
## cykit.discover()

### Description
Discover available CyKit-compatible devices.

### Method
GET

### Endpoint
/discover

### Parameters
#### Query Parameters
- **transport** (Transport) - Optional - Preferred transport. Use `Transport.AUTO` to search all supported transports.
- **timeout** (float) - Optional - Scan timeout in seconds for transport layers that need active discovery.

### Returns
- **list[DeviceInfo]** - A list of discovered devices.

### Raises
- **DiscoveryError** - If the requested transport cannot be queried.
```

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### Connection and Stream Configuration

Source: https://eatsteak.github.io/CyKit-macos/api.html

Configuration classes used to define how the CyKitClient connects to devices and formats incoming data streams.

```APIDOC
## ConnectionOptions

### Description
Defines transport and discovery settings for the device connection.

### Fields
- **transport** (Transport) - Optional - Transport mode (default: auto).
- **device_key** (str | None) - Optional - Specific device identifier.
- **scan_timeout** (float) - Optional - Timeout for device discovery (default: 15.0).
- **connect_timeout** (float) - Optional - Timeout for connection (default: 15.0).
- **confirm_device** (bool) - Optional - Whether to confirm device identity (default: False).

## OutputOptions

### Description
Defines output normalization and compatibility settings.

### Fields
- **format** (int) - Optional - Output format identifier.
- **integer_values** (bool) - Optional - Whether to use integer values.
- **verbose** (bool) - Optional - Enable verbose logging.
```

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### CyKit API Reference - Core Components

Source: https://eatsteak.github.io/CyKit-macos/index.html

This section lists the core classes and functions available in the CyKit API. These are fundamental building blocks for interacting with the Emotiv EEG acquisition system.

```APIDOC
## CyKit API Reference

This section provides details on the core components of the CyKit Python library.

### Core Classes and Functions

- **`ConnectionError`**: Represents errors related to establishing a connection.
- **`ConnectionOptions`**: Options for configuring a connection.
- **`ControlError`**: Represents errors during runtime control operations.
- **`CyKitClient`**: The main client class for interacting with the CyKit API.
- **`CyKitError`**: Base class for all CyKit-specific errors.
- **`DataMode`**: Enum for specifying data acquisition modes.
- **`DeviceInfo`**: Information about connected EEG devices.
- **`DiscoveryError`**: Represents errors during device discovery.
- **`Model`**: Represents a machine learning model used with EEG data.
- **`OutputOptions`**: Options for configuring data output.
- **`RecordingError`**: Represents errors during data recording.
- **`Sample`**: Represents a single data sample from the EEG device.
- **`StreamError`**: Represents errors related to data streaming.
- **`StreamOptions`**: Options for configuring data streaming.
- **`Transport`**: Represents the communication transport layer.

### Functions

- **`discover()`**: Discovers available Emotiv EEG devices.
```

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### Stream Options

Source: https://eatsteak.github.io/CyKit-macos/api.html

Configuration options for data streaming.

```APIDOC
## class cykit.StreamOptions

### Description
Configuration options for data streaming.

### Fields
- **baseline** (bool) - Default: `False`
- **data_mode** (DataMode) - Default: `DataMode.EEG` (1)
- **delimiter** (str) - Default: `,`
- **filter_enabled** (bool) - Default: `False`
- **include_header** (bool) - Default: `True`
- **include_raw** (bool) - Default: `False`
- **openvibe** (bool) - Default: `False`
- **openvibe_delay** (int) - Default: `100`
- **openvibe_samples** (int) - Default: `4`
```

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### Recording Control API

Source: https://eatsteak.github.io/CyKit-macos/recording.html

Endpoints for managing data recording sessions in CyKit.

```APIDOC
## POST /client/control/start_recording

### Description
Starts a new recording session and saves it to the specified path.

### Method
POST

### Endpoint
/client/control/start_recording

### Parameters
#### Request Body
- **path** (string) - Required - The file path where the recording will be saved.

---

## POST /client/control/stop_recording

### Description
Stops the currently active recording session.

### Method
POST

### Endpoint
/client/control/stop_recording
```

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### Recording Control API

Source: https://eatsteak.github.io/CyKit-macos/_sources/recording.rst.txt

This section covers the methods for controlling the recording process.

```APIDOC
## Recording Control API

### Description
Provides methods to manage the recording process, including starting and stopping.

### Methods

#### Start Recording

- **Method**: `client.control.start_recording(path)`
- **Description**: Initiates the recording process and saves it to the specified path.
- **Parameters**:
  - `path` (string) - Required - The file path where the recording will be saved.

#### Stop Recording

- **Method**: `stop_recording()`
- **Description**: Stops the currently active recording session.

### Request Example

```python
# Example of starting a recording
client.control.start_recording("/path/to/save/recording.mp4")

# Example of stopping a recording
client.control.stop_recording()
```

### Response

Recording methods typically do not return specific data upon success, but errors may be raised if the operation fails (e.g., invalid path, recording already in progress).
```

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### StreamError Exception

Source: https://eatsteak.github.io/CyKit-macos/api.html

Exception raised when streaming cannot continue.

```APIDOC
## exception cykit.StreamError

### Description
Raised when streaming cannot continue.

### Bases
`CyKitError`
```

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### Stop Recording

Source: https://eatsteak.github.io/CyKit-macos/recording.html

Halts the ongoing recording process. This function does not require any arguments.

```python
stop_recording()
```

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### Transport Enum

Source: https://eatsteak.github.io/CyKit-macos/api.html

Defines the available transport methods for device communication.

```APIDOC
## class cykit.Transport

### Description
Defines the available transport methods for device communication.

### Members
- **AUTO** = 'auto'
- **BLUETOOTH** = 'bluetooth'
- **USB** = 'usb'
```

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