Product Overview: GPT-CLI
Introduction
GPT-CLI is a powerful command-line tool designed to simplify and enhance the interaction with various operating systems and command shells by leveraging the capabilities of OpenAI’s GPT models. This tool translates natural language commands into executable shell commands, making it easier for users to perform complex tasks without needing to remember intricate command syntax.
Key Features
Command Translation
GPT-CLI converts pseudo-commands written in natural language into executable shell commands. For example, a command like “Find files larger than 42kB in the current directory” is translated into find . -type f -size 42k.
Multi-Platform Support
The tool supports multiple operating system platforms and command shells, ensuring compatibility across different environments.
OpenAI Integration
GPT-CLI utilizes OpenAI’s advanced GPT models (such as GPT-3.5-turbo, GPT-4, etc.) for command interpretation, leveraging the powerful natural language processing capabilities of these models.
Customization and Flexibility
Users can specify the OpenAI GPT model to use, with options including different versions of GPT models. This allows for fine-grained control over the tool’s behavior.
Ease of Deployment
GPT-CLI is written in Go, resulting in a single static binary file with very low dependencies, making it easy to deploy and use across various systems.
Functionality
Command Execution
Users can input commands in natural language, and GPT-CLI will generate and display the corresponding executable shell command. The user is then prompted to confirm the execution of the generated command.
Verbose Output
The tool offers a verbose output option, which provides more detailed information about the command translation process.
Example Use Cases
- File Management: Commands like “create a new directory called ‘my_folder'” are translated into
mkdir my_folder. - Media Playback: Commands like “play test.mp3 from console on fedora” are translated into
mpg123 test.mp3. - File Conversion: Commands like “convert en.mp4 to en.mp3” are translated into
ffmpeg -i en.mp4 en.mp3.
Usage
To use GPT-CLI, users need to set the OPENAI_API_KEY environment variable with their OpenAI API key. The tool can then be run from the command line with the pseudo-command as an argument:
gpt-cli <pseudo command>For example:
gpt-cli Find files larger than 42kB in the current directoryThis approach streamlines the command-line experience, making it more accessible and user-friendly, especially for those new to command-line interfaces.