This CLI tool translates natural language prompts into executable shell commands, aiming to democratize command-line efficiency for users who are not shell experts. It offers a conversational interface and an interactive confirmation step before executing commands.

How It Works

The tool leverages OpenAI's language models to interpret natural language queries and generate corresponding shell commands. It provides an interactive prompt that displays the generated command, an explanation, and options to run, revise, or cancel, enhancing safety and understanding.

Quick Start & Requirements

• Install via npm: npm install -g @builder.io/ai-shell
• Requires Node.js v14 or higher.
• Requires an OpenAI API key. Set it with ai config set OPENAI_KEY=<your_key>.
• Official docs: CONTRIBUTING.md

Highlighted Details

• Supports a "chat" mode for conversational interaction.
• Offers a silent mode (-s) to skip command explanations.
• Allows configuration of custom API endpoints and multiple languages.
• Provides an interactive configuration UI (ai config).

Maintenance & Community

The project is maintained by Builder.io. Contributions are welcomed via GitHub Issues, particularly those tagged with help wanted.

Licensing & Compatibility

The project is licensed under the MIT License, permitting commercial use and integration with closed-source projects.

Limitations & Caveats

Users may encounter 429 errors from OpenAI due to billing or quota issues, requiring configuration of payment details. The tool's effectiveness is dependent on the underlying OpenAI model's capabilities and the accuracy of the API key.