Shell GPT (sgpt) is an open-source command-line productivity tool created by Farkhod Sadykov (TheR1D). It connects standard terminal workflows directly to OpenAI and OpenAI-compatible Large Language Models, allowing users to query models without leaving the terminal. Day-to-day, developers interact with the tool using the sgpt binary. It supports single-line queries, interactive REPL chat sessions, and automated shell command generation. Because it adheres to Unix piping conventions, users can pipe stdout from commands like git, cat, or docker directly into sgpt to analyze logs, refactor code, or generate bash commands. Unlike complex autonomous agents designed for multi-file workspace orchestration, Shell GPT focuses strictly on low-latency, modular terminal tasks. It acts as an intelligent command generator and text processor rather than an autonomous harness that modifies repository trees. Shell GPT is licensed under the MIT license and is free to use. Operational costs are limited to the user's direct API consumption with OpenAI or alternative compatible endpoints.
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