# AIChat: All-in-one LLM CLI Tool
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AIChat is an all-in-one LLM CLI tool featuring Shell Assistant, CMD & REPL Mode, RAG, AI Tools & Agents, and More.
## Install
### Package Managers
- **Rust Developers:** `cargo install aichat`
- **Homebrew/Linuxbrew Users:** `brew install aichat`
- **Pacman Users**: `pacman -S aichat`
- **Windows Scoop Users:** `scoop install aichat`
- **Android Termux Users:** `pkg install aichat`
### Pre-built Binaries
Download pre-built binaries for macOS, Linux, and Windows from [GitHub Releases](https://github.com/sigoden/aichat/releases), extract them, and add the `aichat` binary to your `$PATH`.
## Features
### Multi-Providers
Integrate seamlessly with over 20 leading LLM providers through a unified interface. Supported providers include OpenAI, Claude, Gemini (Google AI Studio), Ollama, Groq, Azure-OpenAI, VertexAI, Bedrock, Github Models, Mistral, Deepseek, AI21, XAI Grok, Cohere, Perplexity, Cloudflare, OpenRouter, Ernie, Qianwen, Moonshot, ZhipuAI, Lingyiwanwu, MiniMax, Deepinfra, VoyageAI, any OpenAI-Compatible API provider.
### CMD Mode
Explore powerful command-line functionalities with AIChat's CMD mode.

### REPL Mode
Experience an interactive Chat-REPL with features like tab autocompletion, multi-line input support, history search, configurable keybindings, and custom REPL prompts.

### Shell Assistant
Elevate your command-line efficiency. Describe your tasks in natural language, and let AIChat transform them into precise shell commands. AIChat intelligently adjusts to your OS and shell environment.

### Multi-Form Input
Accept diverse input forms such as stdin, local files and directories, and remote URLs, allowing flexibility in data handling.
| CMD | `aichat hello` | |
| STDIN | `cat data.txt \| aichat` | |
| Last Reply | | `.file %%` |
| Local files | `aichat -f image.png -f data.txt` | `.file image.png data.txt` |
| Local directories | `aichat -f dir/` | `.file dir/` |
| Remote URLs | `aichat -f https://example.com` | `.file https://example.com` |
| External commands | ```aichat -f '`git diff`'``` | ```.file `git diff` ``` |
| Combine Inputs | `aichat -f dir/ -f data.txt explain` | `.file dir/ data.txt -- explain` |
### Role
Customize roles to tailor LLM behavior, enhancing interaction efficiency and boosting productivity.

> The role consists of a prompt and model configuration.
### Session
Maintain context-aware conversations through sessions, ensuring continuity in interactions.

> The left side uses a session, while the right side does not use a session.
### Macro
Streamline repetitive tasks by combining a series of REPL commands into a custom macro.

### RAG
Integrate external documents into your LLM conversations for more accurate and contextually relevant responses.

### Function Calling
Function calling supercharges LLMs by connecting them to external tools and data sources. This unlocks a world of possibilities, enabling LLMs to go beyond their core capabilities and tackle a wider range of tasks.
We have created a new repository [https://github.com/sigoden/llm-functions](https://github.com/sigoden/llm-functions) to help you make the most of this feature.
#### AI Tools
Integrate external tools to automate tasks, retrieve information, and perform actions directly within your workflow.

#### AI Agents (CLI version of OpenAI GPTs)
AI Agent = Instructions (Prompt) + Tools (Function Callings) + Documents (RAG).

### Local Server Capabilities
AIChat includes a lightweight built-in HTTP server for easy deployment.
```
$ aichat --serve
Chat Completions API: http://127.0.0.1:8000/v1/chat/completions
Embeddings API: http://127.0.0.1:8000/v1/embeddings
Rerank API: http://127.0.0.1:8000/v1/rerank
LLM Playground: http://127.0.0.1:8000/playground
LLM Arena: http://127.0.0.1:8000/arena?num=2
```
#### Proxy LLM APIs
The LLM Arena is a web-based platform where you can compare different LLMs side-by-side.
Test with curl:
```sh
curl -X POST -H "Content-Type: application/json" -d '{
"model":"claude:claude-3-5-sonnet-20240620",
"messages":[{"role":"user","content":"hello"}],
"stream":true
}' http://127.0.0.1:8000/v1/chat/completions
```
#### LLM Playground
A web application to interact with supported LLMs directly from your browser.

#### LLM Arena
A web platform to compare different LLMs side-by-side.

## Custom Themes
AIChat supports custom dark and light themes, which highlight response text and code blocks.

## Documentation
- [Chat-REPL Guide](https://github.com/sigoden/aichat/wiki/Chat-REPL-Guide)
- [Command-Line Guide](https://github.com/sigoden/aichat/wiki/Command-Line-Guide)
- [Role Guide](https://github.com/sigoden/aichat/wiki/Role-Guide)
- [Macro Guide](https://github.com/sigoden/aichat/wiki/Macro-Guide)
- [RAG Guide](https://github.com/sigoden/aichat/wiki/RAG-Guide)
- [Environment Variables](https://github.com/sigoden/aichat/wiki/Environment-Variables)
- [Configuration Guide](https://github.com/sigoden/aichat/wiki/Configuration-Guide)
- [Custom Theme](https://github.com/sigoden/aichat/wiki/Custom-Theme)
- [Custom REPL Prompt](https://github.com/sigoden/aichat/wiki/Custom-REPL-Prompt)
- [FAQ](https://github.com/sigoden/aichat/wiki/FAQ)
## License
Copyright (c) 2023-2025 aichat-developers.
AIChat is made available under the terms of either the MIT License or the Apache License 2.0, at your option.
See the LICENSE-APACHE and LICENSE-MIT files for license details.