TerminalBuddy A command-line tool that brings Apple’s Foundation Models framework directly to your terminal. Designed for macOS Sequoia and later, it enables seamless, on-device AI interactions—no app switching needed. Ideal for developers, power users, and anyone immersed in terminal-driven workflows, it puts intelligent assistance right where you work: in the command line.
Native On-Device AI
Leverages Apple’s Foundation Models to run powerful AI directly on your Mac—no internet connection, cloud dependency, or latency. Your data stays private and secure.Seamless Terminal Chat
Interact with Apple Intelligence directly from your terminal, making it ideal for multitasking or integration with terminal-based apps.Streaming & Structured Output
Choose real-time streaming responses for live feedback, or opt for complete, structured replies—ideal for scripting and automation.No App Switching
Stay focused in your terminal workflow — no need to bounce between apps or interfaces..Flexible Interaction Modes
Switch effortlessly between modes using intuitive CLI flags or interactive prompts, tailored to your task and preferences.
- macOS Tahoe Beta or newer
- Xcode 26.0 Beta (for building)
- Device with Apple Intelligence enabled
Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/chaiwithcode/TerminalBuddy.git cd TerminalBuddyBuild app:
./build.sh
This script compiles the tool. Once complete, the executable will be placed in the Product/TerminalBuddy folder.
Run the app:
./Products/TerminalBuddy
execute the binary directly or install at your convience follow below method
chmod +x install.sh ./install.sh
Start chatting with Apple Intelligence directly from your terminal.
> terminalbuddy
🤖 TerminalBuddy — Apple Intelligence at your command
Usage:
terminalbuddy "Your question here"
Example:
terminalbuddy "What’s the weather in London today?"We welcome contributions! Feel free to open issues, suggest features, or submit a pull request.
This project is licensed under the MIT License — see the LICENSE file for details.