Starter pack

Best CLI tools for getting started

Great first picks when you want something approachable, well-documented, and easy to install.

Editorial Pick

Open Source

OpenAI's terminal coding agent for editing, running, and reviewing code directly in your repo.

Fit / Setup / Platform

BeginnermacOSLinuxWSL

Use Cases

Coding agentGeneral automationMulti-agent workflows

Best ForDevelopers who want an opinionated coding agent in the terminal with a low setup barrier.

Editorial Pick

Open Source

Google's open source command-line agent for coding, content, automation, and large-context tasks.

Fit / Setup / Platform

BeginnermacOSWindowsLinux

Use Cases

Coding agentGeneral automationResearch

Best ForUsers who want a broad, general-purpose agent CLI with low installation friction.

Editorial Pick

Open Source

A terminal AI coding agent focused on local workflows, fast setup, and open source extensibility.

Fit / Setup / Platform

BeginnermacOSWindowsLinux

Use Cases

Coding agentGeneral automation

Best ForDevelopers looking for an open source coding CLI with a lightweight feel.