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Alpaca vs ShellGPT
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| Fact | Alpaca | ShellGPT |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Python | Python |
| Licence | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Stars | 1.6k | 12k |
| Latest | 9.2.5 | 1.5.1 |
| Last push | 2026-10-02 | 2026-07-02 |
| Release cadence | about 27 days between releases | about 183 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 5 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 0 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace ChatGPT. Alternatives to ChatGPT →
PartialAlpacaA GNOME desktop app for chatting with local models through Ollama.
PartialShellGPTA terminal assistant that answers questions and suggests shell commands.
Alpaca
Alpaca
unsigned The latest release, 9.2.5, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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ShellGPT
✓ signed The latest release, 1.5.1, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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