This project provides a smart terminal assistant that helps users find correct command-line syntax using natural language queries. It targets developers and power users who frequently need to look up commands, offering a convenient way to access this information directly from the terminal, thereby reducing context switching and improving productivity.

How It Works

The tool leverages OpenAI's GPT models to interpret natural language requests and translate them into executable shell commands. Users input a description of their desired action, and the assistant queries the API, returning the corresponding command. It offers options to execute, copy, or explain the suggested command, enhancing usability.

Quick Start & Requirements

• Install via pip: pip install terminal-copilot
• Requirements: Python 3.7+, macOS, Windows, or Linux.
• OpenAI API key is implicitly required for functionality.

Highlighted Details

• Supports natural language queries for common terminal tasks.
• Can query GPT-4 directly via the -q flag.
• Options to include Git context (-g), terminal history (--history), and aliases (-a) in prompts.
• Supports JSON output (-j) for programmatic use.

Maintenance & Community

The project welcomes contributions via issues and pull requests. Specific community channels or active maintainer information are not detailed in the README.

Licensing & Compatibility

The README does not explicitly state a license. Compatibility with commercial or closed-source projects is not specified.

Limitations & Caveats

The tool sends user queries and potentially sensitive information (Git context, history, aliases) to OpenAI. Question marks are not supported in general GPT queries. The project is presented as a tool for accessing commands, but its broader applicability or stability for complex tasks is not benchmarked.