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Edit files, run commands, chat with AI - all in one session.**\n\n## Install in 30 seconds\n\n```bash\n$ pip install ayechat\n$ aye chat          # Start in any project\n```\n\n**macOS (Homebrew):**\n```bash\nbrew tap acrotron/aye-chat\nbrew install aye-chat\n```\n\n**Windows (Installer):**\n\nDownload and run [aye-chat-setup.exe](https://github.com/acrotron/aye-chat/releases/latest/download/aye-chat-setup.exe)\n\n![Aye Chat: The AI-powered terminal workspace](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/acrotron/aye-media/refs/heads/main/files/ai-shell.gif)\n\n## What it does\n\n```bash\n$ aye chat\n\u003e fix the bug in server.py\n✓ Fixed undefined variable on line 42\n\n\u003e vim server.py\n[opens real vim, returns to chat after]\n\n\u003e refactor: make it async\n✓ Updated server.py with async/await\n\n\u003e pytest\n✗ Tests fail\n\n\u003e restore\n✓ Reverted last changes\n\n```\n\n**No copy-pasting. No context switching. AI edits your files directly.**\n\n## Why developers love it\n\n- **Zero config** - Automatically reads your project files (respects .gitignore)\n- **Instant undo** - `restore` command reverts any AI changes immediately  \n- **Real shell** - Run `git`, `pytest`, even `vim` without leaving the chat\n- **100% local backups** - Your code is safe, changes stored in `.aye/`\n- **No prefixes** - Just type. Commands run, everything else goes to AI\n\n#### Instant undo with Aye Chat's `Restore`\nAye 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.  \n\n**Restore offers fine-grained control:**\n- `restore \u003cordinal\u003e`:  Lets users revert to a specific historical snapshot (e.g., `001`). This is useful for stepping back through multiple AI interactions.\n- `restore \u003cordinal\u003e \u003cfile\u003e`:  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.\n\n**Restore works best when used alongside other commands:**\n- `history`: to view available snapshots\n- `diff`: to compare current files with previous versions\n\nThese commands provide a comprehensive system for reviewing, managing, and reverting code changes, keeping you in control. \n\n## Quick examples\n\n```bash\n# In your project directory:\naye chat\n\n\u003e refactor this to use dependency injection\n\u003e pytest\n\u003e fix what broke  \n\u003e git commit -m \"refactored DI\"\n```\n\n## Get started\n\n1. **Install**: `pip install ayechat`\n2. **Start chatting**: `aye chat` in any project folder\n\n## Get started - Windows Installer                                                                                                            \nFor Windows users, the recommended way to install Aye Chat is with the official installer. It provides a standalone\napplication that requires no manual setup.\n\n#### Installation\n\n1.  Download the latest [aye-chat-setup.exe](https://github.com/acrotron/aye-chat/releases/latest/download/aye-chat-setup.exe) from the GitHub Releases page.\n2.  Run the downloaded installer.\n3.  During setup, it is highly recommended to keep the following options enabled:\n    - `Add the application directory to your PATH`\n    - `Add 'Open Aye Chat here' to folder context menu`\n\n#### Usage\n\nAfter installation, you can launch Aye Chat by:\n\n- Typing `aye` in any terminal.\n- Right-clicking a project folder and selecting **Open Aye Chat here**.                                                                                    \n\n---\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e📚 Full command reference\u003c/summary\u003e\n\n## Core Commands\n\n### Authentication\n\n**Does not require authentication**\n\n### Starting a Session\n\n```bash\naye chat                          # Start chat with auto-detected files\naye chat --root ./src             # Specify a different project root\naye chat --include \"*.js,*.css\"   # Manually specify which files to include\n```\n\n### In-Chat Commands\n\nYour input is handled in this order:\n1. **Built-in Commands** (like `restore` or `model`)\n2. **Shell Commands** (like `ls -la` or `git status`)\n3. **AI Prompt** (everything else)\n\n**Session \u0026 Model Control**\n- `new` - Start a fresh chat session\n- `model` - Select a different AI model\n- `verbose [on|off]` - Toggle verbose output on or off\n- `exit`, `quit`, `Ctrl+D` - Exit the chat\n- `help` - Show available commands\n\n**Reviewing \u0026 Undoing AI Changes**\n- `restore`, `undo` - Instantly undo the last set of changes made by AI\n- `history` - Show the history of changes made by AI\n- `diff \u003cfile\u003e` - Compare current version against last change\n\n**Shell Commands**\n- Run any command: `ls -la`, `git status`, `docker ps`\n- Interactive programs work: `vim`, `nano`, `less`, `top`\n\n\u003c/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e⚙️ Configuration \u0026 Privacy\u003c/summary\u003e\n\n## Configuration\n\n- Aye Chat respects `.gitignore` and `.ayeignore` - private files are never touched\n- Change history and backups stored locally in `.aye/` folder\n- Configure default model and preferences in `~/.ayecfg`\n\n## Privacy \u0026 Security\n\n- All file backups are local only\n- API calls only include files you explicitly work with\n- No telemetry or usage tracking\n- Open source - audit the code yourself\n\n\u003c/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e🤖 AGENTS.md (repo instructions)\u003c/summary\u003e\n\n## AGENTS.md inclusion\n\nAye Chat can automatically include **`AGENTS.md`** as extra *system context* for a repo — perfect for team conventions, architecture notes, and \"how we do things here\".\n\n**Discovery (first match wins):**\n- `./.aye/AGENTS.md` (highest precedence)\n- then walking up from the current directory: `.aye/AGENTS.md` or `AGENTS.md`\n\nTip: keep it short and actionable — it’s treated as instructions for the assistant. \n\nSee more details on https://agents.md/\n\n\u003c/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e🧩 Plugins \u0026 Extensions\u003c/summary\u003e\n\n## Extensible via Plugins\n\nThe core experience is enhanced by plugins:\n- Shell execution plugin\n- Autocompletion plugin  \n- Custom command plugins\n- Model provider plugins\n\n\u003c/details\u003e\n                                                                                                                                                             \n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e🐧 NixOS/Nix Installation\u003c/summary\u003e\n\n```bash\n# Run directly without installing\nnix run github:acrotron/aye-chat\n\n# Or install to your profile\nnix profile install github:acrotron/aye-chat\n```\n\n\u003c/details\u003e\n\n## Contributing\n\nAye Chat is open source! We welcome contributions.\n\n- **Report bugs**: [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/acrotron/aye-chat/issues)\n- **Submit PRs**: Fork and contribute\n- **Get help**: [Discord Community](https://discord.gg/ZexraQYH77)\n\n## License\n\nMIT License - see [LICENSE](LICENSE) file\n\n## Disclaimer\n\nreview the [DISCLAIMER](DISCLAIMER) before using this software.\n\n---\n\n**Ready to code with AI without leaving your terminal?**\n\n```bash\npip install ayechat \u0026\u0026 aye chat\n```\n\n[Wiki](https://github.com/acrotron/aye-chat/wiki) • [Discord](https://discord.gg/ZexraQYH77) • [GitHub](https://github.com/acrotron/aye-chat)\n","project_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/projects/github.com%2Facrotron%2Faye-chat","html_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/projects/github.com%2Facrotron%2Faye-chat","lists_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/projects/github.com%2Facrotron%2Faye-chat/lists"}