Aye Chat: AI-powered terminal workspace

Your terminal, but with AI. Edit files, run commands, chat with AI - all in one session.

Install in 30 seconds

$ pip install ayechat
$ aye chat          # Start in any project

macOS (Homebrew):

brew tap acrotron/aye-chat
brew install aye-chat

Windows (Installer):

Download and run aye-chat-setup.exe

What it does

$ aye chat
> fix the bug in server.py
✓ Fixed undefined variable on line 42

> vim server.py
[opens real vim, returns to chat after]

> refactor: make it async
✓ Updated server.py with async/await

> pytest
✗ Tests fail

> restore
✓ Reverted last changes

No copy-pasting. No context switching. AI edits your files directly.

Why developers love it

• Zero config - Automatically reads your project files (respects .gitignore)
• Instant undo - restore command reverts any AI changes immediately
• Real shell - Run git, pytest, even vim without leaving the chat
• 100% local backups - Your code is safe, changes stored in .aye/
• No prefixes - Just type. Commands run, everything else goes to AI

Instant undo with Aye Chat's Restore

Aye Chat's restore command provides an instant and reliable safety net for any changes made by the AI. Developers can forge ahead and experiment knowing that application restore is just one simple command away.

Restore offers fine-grained control:

• restore <ordinal>: Lets users revert to a specific historical snapshot (e.g., 001). This is useful for stepping back through multiple AI interactions.
• restore <ordinal> <file>: Allows restoring a specific file from a particular snapshot. This is incredibly powerful for selectively reverting changes without affecting other files that might have been correctly updated.

Restore works best when used alongside other commands:

• history: to view available snapshots
• diff: to compare current files with previous versions

These commands provide a comprehensive system for reviewing, managing, and reverting code changes, keeping you in control.

Quick examples

# In your project directory:
aye chat

> refactor this to use dependency injection
> pytest
> fix what broke  
> git commit -m "refactored DI"

Get started

1. Install: pip install ayechat
2. Start chatting: aye chat in any project folder

Get started - Windows Installer

For Windows users, the recommended way to install Aye Chat is with the official installer. It provides a standalone application that requires no manual setup.

Installation

1. Download the latest aye-chat-setup.exe from the GitHub Releases page.
2. Run the downloaded installer.
3. During setup, it is highly recommended to keep the following options enabled:
   • Add the application directory to your PATH
   • Add 'Open Aye Chat here' to folder context menu

Usage

After installation, you can launch Aye Chat by:

• Typing aye in any terminal.
• Right-clicking a project folder and selecting Open Aye Chat here.

aye chat                          # Start chat with auto-detected files
aye chat --root ./src             # Specify a different project root
aye chat --include "*.js,*.css"   # Manually specify which files to include

# Run directly without installing
nix run github:acrotron/aye-chat

# Or install to your profile
nix profile install github:acrotron/aye-chat

Contributing

Aye Chat is open source! We welcome contributions.

• Report bugs: GitHub Issues
• Submit PRs: Fork and contribute
• Get help: Discord Community

License

MIT License - see LICENSE file

Disclaimer

review the DISCLAIMER before using this software.

Ready to code with AI without leaving your terminal?

pip install ayechat && aye chat

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