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Description:
Enable generative AI features in iTerm2

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 1.1@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: ai terminal productivity developer-tools llm

Install: brew install --cask itermai

About:
The iTerm2 AI Plugin integrates generative AI capabilities directly into the iTerm2 terminal emulator. It allows users to interact with large language models for command generation, explanation, and shell script assistance. This enhances developer productivity by providing intelligent, context-aware support within the command-line interface.

Key Features:

Natural language to shell command conversion
Explanation of complex terminal commands
Inline shell script generation and debugging
Integration with OpenAI and other LLM providers

Use Cases:

Generating complex regex or awk commands from a plain English description
Understanding what an unfamiliar terminal command does before executing it
Debugging a failing shell script by asking the AI to analyze it

Alternatives:

ShellGenius – A standalone web app for generating shell commands, whereas iTerm2 AI Plugin offers native integration.
GitHub Copilot for CLI – A CLI-based AI assistant, while iTerm2 AI Plugin provides a GUI-integrated experience within the terminal.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 15, 2025 12:19pm	1.1	0	VERSION_BUMP	9093523e
Aug 5, 2025 2:19pm	1.1	0	VERSION_BUMP	d049692d