Linux Meets AI: Get Started with tgpt in Your Terminal
Linux Meets AI: Get Started with tgpt in Your Terminal
Alright, picture this: you're working in your Linux terminal, right? And sometimes, you just wish you could ask a quick question to a super-smart AI without opening a browser. Well, guess what? You can!
There's this cool tool called tgpt. It lets you chat with OpenAI’s GPT models directly from your terminal.
Imagine you're using Linux, and you think, “I wish I could quickly ask the AI how to find all the files modified today.” Instead of searching online, just ask tgpt directly.
I’ll walk you through setting it up step by step. It’s super easy, and trust me, it’s really handy. 🚀
Basically, you can have a conversation with an AI without ever leaving your terminal! Pretty neat, huh?
Why Use tgpt?
Here’s what makes tgpt an awesome tool for Linux users:
✅ Chat with AI in the terminal – No need to open a browser.
✅ Supports multiple AI providers – Use OpenAI, DuckDuckGo, Phind, Groq, Pollinations, and more.
✅ Works without an API key – Some providers like DuckDuckGo offer free AI responses.
✅ Can generate and execute shell commands – Perfect for automation and scripting.
✅ Generate code, create images, and log conversations – A must-have for developers!
Installing tgpt on Linux
To install tgpt, open your terminal and run:
This command downloads and installs tgpt along with its dependencies.
(Optional) Set Up Your OpenAI API Key
If you want to use your own API key, set it up like this:
To make this permanent, add it to your ~/.bashrc or ~/.zshrc:
Testing tgpt in the Terminal
Now that tgpt is installed and configured, test it by running:
tgpt "Hello, how are you?"If everything is set up correctly, you'll receive a response from GPT directly in your terminal.
What Can You Do with tgpt?
With tgpt, you can:
✅ Generate Code
✅ Create Images from Text
✅ Generate and Execute Shell Commands
Useful tgpt Flags
-s, --shell Generate and Execute shell commands. (Experimental)
-c, --code Generate Code. (Experimental)
-q, --quiet Gives response back without loading animation
-w, --whole Gives response back as a whole text
-img, --image Generate images from text
--provider Set Provider. Detailed information has been provided below.
The default AI provider is Phind, but you can switch to different models using --provider
Here’s a list of supported AI providers:
DuckDuckGo, DeepSeek, Groq, OpenAI, Phind, Pollinations, KoboldAI, Ollama
Uninstalling tgpt
In case if you want to remove tgpt, run:
Final Thoughts
Using tgpt in Kali Linux (or any Linux distro) is a game-changer for quick AI-powered assistance. Whether you're coding, scripting, or just need a quick answer, tgpt saves time by keeping everything inside your terminal.
Give it a try and see how much easier your workflow becomes! If you have any questions, drop them in the comments. 🚀
👨💻 More Resources
🔗 GitHub Repo: https://github.com/aandrew-me/tgpt
Let me know in the comments if you have any questions or issues! Happy hacking! 🚀🐧
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