tgpt
A cross-platform command-line tool for chatting with AI models in the terminal without API keys.
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Package managers
- Chocolatey
choco install tgpt - Homebrew
brew install tgpt
About tgpt
tgpt is a command-line program that lets you use AI chatbots from your terminal. It connects to a set of built-in providers, several of which can be used for free without setting up an API key, so it works straight after installation.
It is written in Go and ships with install scripts for Linux and macOS and a PowerShell script for Windows. It suits people who want quick AI answers in a shell session without opening a browser or registering with a provider.
Strengths
- Works without an API key
- Single Go binary for Linux, macOS and Windows
- Quick to use inside a shell session
Limitations
- Relies on third-party providers that can change or stop working
- Terminal only
Details
- Pricing
- FreeFree and open source.
- License
- Open source, license not stated
- Developer
- aandrew-me
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line
- How it runs
- Downloadable app
- Account
- Not required
- Works offline
- No
- Best suited for
- Terminal users who want free AI chat without setting up API keys
- Categories
- CLI tools, AI assistants
- Last verified
- Added
- Sources
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