gptme

What is gptme?

gptme is a personal AI assistant that lives in your terminal. It combines the power of large language models with practical tools to help you code, navigate files, browse the web, and complete tasks directly from the command line.

Top Features:

• Code execution: runs code in your local environment through shell and python tools.
• File manipulation: reads, writes, and modifies files with smart patch capabilities.
• Web browsing: searches and navigates websites via Playwright to gather information.
• Vision capabilities: processes images, takes screenshots, and interprets visual content.
• Multiple LLM support: works with OpenAI, Anthropic, OpenRouter, or local models via llama.cpp.

Use Cases:

• Development assistance: write and debug code faster with AI-powered help.
• Command line expert: get the perfect terminal command without memorizing complex flags.
• Data analysis: process and analyze data directly in your terminal environment.
• Learning tool: experiment with new technologies through guided, hands-on practice.
• Agent experimentation: test AI agent capabilities in a controlled local setting.

Who Can Use gptme?

• Developers: programmers seeking a smart assistant for coding and debugging tasks.
• Data scientists: analysts who need help processing data and writing scripts.
• System administrators: people who manage systems and need quick command line solutions.
• AI enthusiasts: curious users who want to experiment with advanced AI capabilities.

Pricing

gptme is completely free to use. There are no paid plans or subscriptions required to access its core features.

Pros and Cons

Pros:

• Powerful tools: extensive toolkit for interacting with your computer and the web.
• Privacy-focused: can run locally, keeping sensitive data on your machine.
• Easy installation: simple setup with pipx and minimal configuration required.
• Self-correcting: outputs are fed back, allowing the AI to fix its mistakes.

Cons:

• Learning curve: requires some familiarity with terminal environments to use effectively.
• Outdated demos: current documentation shows older capabilities, not latest features.
• API keys needed: requires external API keys for certain LLM providers.
• Python dependency: requires Python 3.10+ which might not be available on all systems.

FAQs:

1) How do I install gptme?

Install with pipx by running "pipx install gptme" in your terminal. You need Python 3.10+ installed on your system.

2) Does gptme work offline?

Yes, when configured with local models through llama.cpp, though some tools like web browsing require internet access.

3) Can gptme access my local files?

Yes, gptme can read and modify files in your local environment when given permission through its tools.

4) Is there a graphical interface for gptme?

Yes, gptme offers a web UI available at chat.gptme.org or self-hosted locally.

5) How do I switch between different AI models?

Use the "/model" command to list available models or switch between them during your conversation.