y-cli
by luohy15
y-cli is a command-line interface chat application that brings AI conversations directly to your terminal. It offers flexible storage options and supports multiple bot configurations for interacting with various AI models.
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What is y-cli?
y-cli is a terminal-based chat application that allows users to have AI conversations within their command-line interface. It supports various AI models and provides features such as persistent storage and tool execution visualization.
How to use y-cli?
To use y-cli, first install the necessary dependencies (uv). Then, install y-cli using uv tool install y-cli or run it directly with uvx y-cli. Initialize the application with y-cli init and start a chat session with y-cli chat. You'll also need an OpenRouter API key.
Key features of y-cli
Flexible storage options (local JSONL, Cloudflare KV/R2)
Interactive chat interface with tool execution visualization
Support for multiple bot configurations (OpenAI, Dify, etc.)
Support for reasoning models
MCP (Model Context Protocol) integration
Use cases of y-cli
Have AI-powered conversations in the terminal
Quickly access and manage AI interactions
Experiment with different AI models and configurations
Utilize reasoning models within the cli environment
FAQ from y-cli
How do I install y-cli?
How do I install y-cli?
You can install y-cli using the uv tool: uv tool install y-cli. Alternatively run via command uvx y-cli.
What API key do I need?
What API key do I need?
You will need an OpenRouter API key to use some models. Get one at OpenRouter Settings
How do I start a chat?
How do I start a chat?
After initializing with y-cli init, start a chat session by typing y-cli chat.
How do I add a new bot configuration?
How do I add a new bot configuration?
Use the command y-cli bot add to add a new bot configurations.
What are MCP Servers?
What are MCP Servers?
MCP Servers are Model Context Protocol servers, used as a client to interact with AI models and services.