Important
Abandoned. Developing Cai's Python version instead.
A customizable Rust-powered interface to chat with OpenAI's models from your terminal.
This is not just a chatbot—it’s a framework. Designed for developers who want a fast, scriptable way to interact with AI models. It supports persistent memory, command execution, and NEVER will have a GUI
Features
Terminal-based Chat – Communicate directly with OpenAI’s GPT via the console.
Persistent Memory – AI remembers past context between sessions.
Command Execution – Let the AI trigger shell commands securely.
File Writing – AI can write to your local filesystem using code blocks.
Chat History – Automatically saves and loads prior conversations.
Installation
- Clone the Repository
git clone https://github.com/hyvnova/cai
- Set Your OpenAI API Key
macOS / Linux
export OPENAI_API_KEY=your-key-here
Windows (CMD)
set OPENAI_API_KEY=your-key-here
You can also permanently add this to your environment variables for convenience.
- Build and Run the App
cargo run --release
You're in. Type a message, hit enter. Type q to quit.
Requirements
Rust (stable toolchain)
OpenAI API key
Works best on Windows (Linux/macOS support available)
License
MIT. Free to use, modify, or destroy your terminal with.
Built for devs who’d rather type than tab