How to Set up and Use ChatGPT in Linux Terminal

Are you a Linux user who wants to have a conversation with ChatGPT AI chatbot in the Command Line? In this article, we will guide you through the process of setting up and using ChatGPT in the Linux Terminal.

Using ChatGPT from the Command Line is Easy on Linux

Thanks to the efforts of developers, it is now possible to use ChatGPT from the Linux Terminal using a variety of tools. One such tool is the chatgpt-shell-cli, created by the talented developer 0xacx.

Chatgpt-shell-cli is a lightweight shell script that allows you to interact with ChatGPT without the need to install Python or Node.js. This makes it extremely convenient for Linux users who prefer to use the Command Line interface.

Here is how you can set up and use ChatGPT in the Linux Terminal:

Step 1: Install the Required Dependencies

Before you can start using ChatGPT in the Linux Terminal, you need to install a few dependencies. First, make sure you have the Python programming language installed on your system. You can check if it is already installed by running the following command:

$ python --version

If you see the Python version printed on the screen, it means Python is already installed. Otherwise, you can install it by running:

$ sudo apt install python3

Next, you need to install the OpenAI Python library. You can do this by running the following command:

$ pip install openai

Once the installation is complete, you are ready to move on to the next step.

Step 2: Clone and Set up the chatgpt-shell-cli Repository

Now, you need to clone the chatgpt-shell-cli repository from GitHub. Open the Terminal and navigate to the directory where you want to clone the repository. Then, run the following command:

$ git clone https://github.com/0xacx/chatGPT-shell-cli.git

Once the cloning process is finished, navigate into the cloned directory:

$ cd chatGPT-shell-cli

Now, you need to set up the environment variables required by the script. Open the .env file using a text editor:

$ nano .env

In the .env file, you need to enter your OpenAI API key. You can obtain your API key by signing up for the OpenAI GPT⑶ Beta program. Once you have the API key, enter it in the following format:

OPENAI_API_KEY="your_api_key"

Save and close the file.

Step 3: Start the ChatGPT Shell

You are now ready to start using ChatGPT in the Linux Terminal. Run the following command:

$ ./chatgpt.sh

This will start the chatgpt-shell-cli script and present you with a prompt: