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The tgpt command-line tool lets users access AI chatbots in a terminal through multiple providers.
About tgpt
tgpt is a cross-platform command-line tool for using AI chatbots in a terminal through multiple providers. It runs on Linux, macOS, Windows, and FreeBSD and is distributed via install scripts, package managers, Go, or a downloadable executable. It supports HTTP and SOCKS5 proxies through environment variables or a proxy.txt file, and requires the install location to be in the system PATH.
Key features
- Works in terminal on Linux, macOS, Windows, and FreeBSD
- Installs via script, Homebrew, Pacman, Scoop, Chocolatey, or Go
- Updates with tgpt -u when installed via install script
- Supports HTTP and SOCKS5 proxies via environment variables
- Supports proxy configuration via proxy.txt file
- Runs as renamed executable from directory or system PATH
Best for: People who work in the terminal and want command-line access to AI chatbots.
Good for
- Cross-platform availability across Linux, macOS, Windows, and FreeBSD
- Several install methods, including package managers and install scripts
- Open source under GPL-3.0 license
Watch out for
- Install location must be added to PATH for easy access
- Updates with tgpt -u may need admin privileges on Linux and macOS
- Go installs require adding Go directory to shell path
tgpt at a glance
- Website
- github.com/aandrew-me/tgpt
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Free
- Platforms
- Linux, macOS, Windows
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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tgpt FAQ
How do I update tgpt?
If installed with the install script, the project lists tgpt -u; if installed with Homebrew, Pacman, Scoop, Chocolatey, or Go, use that manager's update command.
How do I use a proxy with tgpt?
Set http_proxy or HTTP_PROXY for HTTP and SOCKS5 proxies, or place the proxy URL in ./proxy.txt or ~/.config/tgpt/proxy.txt.
How do I uninstall tgpt installed with the install script?
The project lists removing the executable with sudo rm $(which tgpt); config files are usually in ~/.config/tgpt on Linux and Library/Application Support/tgpt on macOS.
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