shell_gpt vs Ollama
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| Field | S shell_gptCLI that runs an LLM as a shell command for scripts, refactors, and answers. | O OllamaLocal model runner with a one-line CLI and a REST API. |
|---|---|---|
| Fit. | ||
| Platforms· | Linux, macOS, Windows | Linux, macOS, Windows, Docker |
| Docker· | No | Yes |
| Commercial | yes | yes |
| Catalog. | ||
| Category | Local AI | Local AI |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language· | Python | Go |
| Jobs· | offline AI, shell assistant | local chatbot, run Llama, offline AI |
| Activity. | ||
| Stars· | 12k | 152k |
| Last commit· | Jul 2, 2026 | Sep 6, 2026 |
| Last release· | — | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Links | ProjectGitHubGuide | ProjectGitHubGuide |