Start Jenkins build using batch script

Question

I am working with a Jenkins build server to run synthesis/simulation for FPGAs. Right now I have nightly builds and can start the build manually in Jenkins browser interface

Answer 1

Here is an example with a curl command (for a job with parameters):

curl -X POST -u YOUR_USER:YOUR_USER_PASSWORD http://YOUR_JENKINS_URL/job/YOUR_JOB/buildWithParameters?PARAM1=value1&PARAM2=value

And a job without parameters:

curl -X POST -u YOUR_USER:YOUR_USER_PASSWORD http://YOUR_JENKINS_URL/job/YOUR_JOB/build

If you don't want to use your user/password, you can generate an API token for your Jenkins user:

And use this token in your curl command:

curl -X POST http://YOUR_JENKINS_URL/job/YOUR_JOB/build?TOKEN=YOUR_API_TOKEN