Question 1

How to use wut without tmux or screen?

Accepted Answer

Currently, wut requires tmux or screen to capture terminal output, as stated in the README; the roadmap mentions dropping this requirement, but for now, it's a limitation. You might need to switch to a session manager or wait for updates.

Question 2

wut vs ChatGPT for explaining terminal errors

Accepted Answer

wut integrates directly into your terminal workflow by automatically capturing output, whereas ChatGPT requires manual copying and pasting. This makes wut faster for in-context debugging, but it depends on LLM setup and session management.

Question 3

How to set up wut with local Ollama models?

Accepted Answer

Install Ollama and run a model locally, then export the OLLAMA_MODEL environment variable with the model name. After that, wut will use the local model for explanations without needing cloud API keys.

Question 4

Is wut free to use?

Accepted Answer

wut itself is open-source and free, but using it with cloud LLMs like OpenAI or Claude incurs API costs based on usage. Local models via Ollama are free but require computational resources and setup.

Question 5

Can wut automatically fix commands?

Accepted Answer

No, wut only provides explanations and suggestions; the --fix option for automatic execution is listed in the roadmap but not yet implemented. Users must manually run any recommended commands.

Question 6

What happens if wut can't capture my command output?

Accepted Answer

If you're not in a tmux or screen session, wut won't work, as it relies on these to capture output. Ensure you're in a compatible session, and check the README for future updates to remove this dependency.

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