Shell Genie
A command-line tool that translates plain English requests into terminal commands using AI.
What is Shell Genie?
Shell Genie is a command-line tool that uses AI to translate plain English descriptions into terminal commands. It allows users to ask for commands in natural language and optionally get explanations, making shell operations more accessible without memorizing syntax. The tool supports multiple backends, including a free hosted service and OpenAI's GPT-3.5 Turbo.
Developers, sysadmins, and command-line users who want to reduce the learning curve of shell commands or quickly generate complex commands without deep terminal expertise.
It provides an intuitive, interactive way to generate and understand shell commands using AI, with safety prompts to prevent accidental execution. The free backend option makes it accessible without requiring an API key.
Overview
Your wishes are my commands
Use Cases
Best For
- Quickly generating complex find or grep commands without memorizing flags
- Learning shell command syntax through AI-generated explanations
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