---
name: "AIChat All-in-One LLM CLI with Shell Assistant and RAG"
slug: "aichat-llm-cli-shell-assistant-rag"
description: "AIChat is a comprehensive LLM command-line tool written in Rust that combines chat-REPL, shell command generation, RAG, AI tools, and multi-provider support into a single binary. It connects to 20+ LLM providers including OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, and Ollama."
github_stars: 9754
verification: "security_reviewed"
source: "https://github.com/sigoden/aichat"
category: "Developer Tools"
framework: "Multi-Framework"
tool_ecosystem:
  github_repo: "sigoden/aichat"
  github_stars: 9754
---

# AIChat All-in-One LLM CLI with Shell Assistant and RAG

AIChat is a comprehensive LLM command-line tool written in Rust that combines chat-REPL, shell command generation, RAG, AI tools, and multi-provider support into a single binary. It connects to 20+ LLM providers including OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, and Ollama.

## Installation

Basic usage or getting-started notes:
- ### Package Managers
- **Rust Developers:** cargo install aichat
- **Homebrew/Linuxbrew Users:** brew install aichat

- Source: https://github.com/sigoden/aichat
- Extracted from upstream docs: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/sigoden/aichat/HEAD/README.md

## Source

- [Agent Skill Exchange](https://agentskillexchange.com/skills/aichat-llm-cli-shell-assistant-rag/)