Shai

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Shai is an open-source coding agent that acts as a pair programming buddy directly in the terminal. It helps developers write code, fix bugs, and automate tasks with AI assistance.

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Pricing

Open Source

Free tier

Yes

API

Yes

Skill level

Technical

About

What is shai?

Shai is an open-source coding agent designed to be a pair programming buddy that lives in the terminal. Written in Rust, it offers interactive chat for writing code, fixing bugs, and answering questions. It also supports a headless mode for scripting and automation, allowing prompts to be piped directly into Shai. Developers can run Shai as an HTTP server with OpenAI-compatible APIs and SSE streaming, enabling integration into other services. A unique feature is its shell assistant, which automatically suggests fixes when terminal commands fail. Shai can load project-specific context via SHAI.md files and supports multiple LLM providers, including OVHCloud and OpenAI, with options for custom agents.

Best used for

Ideal for developers who need to quickly generate code, debug issues within the terminal, and automate repetitive coding tasks. Especially valuable for those seeking an AI pair programmer that integrates directly into their command-line workflow and can be customized with project-specific context.

Common actions

generate code

debug code

automate development

assist programming

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Capabilities

Key features

Interactive coding agent
Headless mode for scripting
HTTP server with APIs
Shell assistant for fixes
Project context loading
Multiple LLM providers
Custom agents support

Target Audience

developer

Integrations

Not yet documented

Pricing & Plans

Open Source

Free

FAQs

What LLM providers does Shai support?

Shai is designed to work with multiple LLM providers, including OVHCloud and OpenAI. It also allows for the configuration of other compatible endpoints, offering flexibility in choosing the underlying AI model for coding assistance.

Can Shai integrate with my existing projects?

Yes, Shai can load project-specific information through a `SHAI.md` file placed at the root of your project. This allows the agent to understand your project's architecture, build steps, and important directories for more relevant assistance.

How does Shai help with terminal errors?

Shai includes a shell assistant feature that monitors your terminal output. When a command fails, it automatically suggests fixes by analyzing the last terminal output, command, and error code, providing immediate debugging help.

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