ChatGPT on Your Terminal
Description
🖼️ Tool Name:
ChatGPT on Your Terminal
🔖 Tool Category:
Productivity & Automation — it falls under AI-powered command-line assistants that integrate LLMs into the terminal for faster, smarter workflows.
✏️ What does this tool offer?
ChatGPT on Your Terminal is a command-line integration that allows you to interact with OpenAI’s ChatGPT directly from your terminal. Tools like ShellGPT or TerminalGPT let you run natural language queries, generate code, get command explanations, and execute shell commands without leaving the terminal. It enhances productivity for developers, system admins, and power users by combining AI-powered reasoning with CLI efficiency.
⭐ What does the tool actually deliver based on user experience?
• Run ChatGPT prompts directly in the terminal
• Generate shell commands from plain English instructions
• Explain existing code or terminal commands
• Create scripts or snippets without switching contexts
• Store conversation history locally for later reference
• Supports both interactive chat mode and single-query execution
• Works across Linux, macOS, and Windows (with WSL)
🤖 Does it include automation?
Yes — the integration automates CLI workflows:
• Converts natural language into executable terminal commands
• Automates repetitive command-line tasks
• Can integrate into scripts for dynamic AI-assisted automation
• Supports API key configuration for persistent access
💰 Pricing Model:
Free (open-source) — requires an OpenAI API key (paid usage depends on OpenAI’s API pricing)
🆓 Free Plan Details:
• Open-source code available on GitHub
• No subscription for the tool itself
• Free to run with your own OpenAI free-tier API credits
💳 Paid Plan Details:
• No premium version of the tool itself
• API costs apply if using OpenAI’s paid plans beyond free quota
🧭 Access Method:
• Install via Python’s pip (e.g., pip install shell-gpt) or clone from GitHub
• Configure environment variable for OPENAI_API_KEY
• Run via terminal commands (e.g., sgpt "How do I list all files recursively?")
• Compatible with Linux, macOS, Windows (via WSL)
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