Alfred

Personal assistant for the terminal, for all operating systems and languages

Python OpenAI CLI Multiplatform

Features

Terminal assistant

Ask questions directly from the command line

Powered by GPT

Uses OpenAI models for intelligent responses

Multiplatform

Compatible with Linux, macOS and Windows

Multilanguage

Ask and get answers in any language

Installation

System requirements:

	
		
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		sudo apt update
sudo apt install -y python3 python3-pip git
	
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Installer (.deb) From source

If you have a Debian-based system, download and install alfred.deb

Install Python dependencies:

	
		
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		pip install halo
pip install --upgrade openai
	
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Clone the repository:

	
		
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		sudo rm -r /usr/src/alfred
cd /usr/src
git clone -b branch_v1.3 https://github.com/maximofn/alfred.git
cd /usr/src/alfred
sudo find . -depth -not -name '*.py' -delete
	
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Create an alias and restart the terminal:

	
		
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		echo 'alias alfred="/usr/src/alfred/alfred.py"' >> ~/.bashrc
source ~/.bashrc
	
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OpenAI API KEY

Go to platform.openai.com/api-keys
Click on "Create new secret key"
Copy the key and paste it when Alfred asks for it

Usage

Direct command Interactive mode

Type alfred followed by your question.

Type alfred, press Enter and keep asking questions. Type exit to quit.

Support

If you like it consider giving the repository a star ⭐, but if you really like it consider buying me a coffee ☕.

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