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A cross-platform command-line tool for chatting with various free AI providers directly from your terminal.

Open-source alternative to:ChatGPT

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What is it?

tgpt is a command-line interface that lets you use AI chatbots from your terminal without opening a browser. It runs on GNU/Linux, macOS, Windows and FreeBSD, and can be installed through an install script, Homebrew, pacman, Scoop, Chocolatey, Go, or as a standalone release binary.

The tool connects to a list of AI providers, which are documented separately in the project's provider list. It includes a self-update command (tgpt -u) for installations made with the install script, and supports routing traffic through an HTTP or SOCKS5 proxy via environment variables or a proxy configuration file.

The project is written in Go and is aimed at developers and sysadmins who want quick AI answers, code help or shell-based queries without leaving the terminal.

Key features

  • 01Chat with AI models directly from the terminal
  • 02Runs on GNU/Linux, macOS, Windows and FreeBSD
  • 03Multiple install routes including Homebrew, pacman, Scoop, Chocolatey and Go
  • 04Built-in self-update command for script-based installs
  • 05HTTP and SOCKS5 proxy support via environment variables or config file

Use cases

  • Asking quick coding or shell questions without leaving the terminal
  • Using AI chat on remote servers accessed over SSH
  • Routing AI requests through a corporate or personal proxy

Quick start

  1. 1

    Install with Homebrew

    brew install tgpt
  2. 2

    Or install with Go

    go install github.com/aandrew-me/tgpt/v2@latest
  3. 3

    Or install on Arch Linux with pacman

    pacman -S tgpt

Things to know

  • Uses free AI providers, which may have rate limits or availability changes.

Topics

#cli#terminal#chatbot#llm#golang#linux#macos#windows#ai#chatgpt

FAQ

What is tgpt?
A cross-platform command-line tool for chatting with various free AI providers directly from your terminal. tgpt is a command-line interface that lets you use AI chatbots from your terminal without opening a browser. It runs on GNU/Linux, macOS, Windows and FreeBSD, and can be installed through an install script, Homebrew, pacman, Scoop, Chocolatey, Go, or as a standalone release binary.
Is tgpt free to use? What license does it have?
tgpt is open source under the GPL-3.0 license. Check the license terms before using it in commercial products.
Is tgpt still maintained?
Actively maintained. The last commit to tgpt was on Oct 20, 2026.
What can I use tgpt for?
Asking quick coding or shell questions without leaving the terminal Using AI chat on remote servers accessed over SSH Routing AI requests through a corporate or personal proxy
How do I install tgpt?
Install with Homebrew: brew install tgpt Or install with Go: go install github.com/aandrew-me/tgpt/v2@latest Or install on Arch Linux with pacman: pacman -S tgpt
Where can I get tgpt?
The source code and installation instructions are on GitHub: https://github.com/aandrew-me/tgpt

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