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Chatbox vs ShellGPT
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| Fact | Chatbox | ShellGPT |
|---|---|---|
| Language | TypeScript | Python |
| Licence | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Stars | 42k | 12k |
| Latest | v1.23.5 | 1.5.1 |
| Last push | 2026-09-24 | 2026-07-02 |
| Release cadence | about 7 days between releases | about 183 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 13+ 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 →
PartialChatboxDesktop app in front of OpenAI, Anthropic, Google or a local model through Ollama. The model comes from elsewhere.
PartialShellGPTA terminal assistant that answers questions and suggests shell commands.
Chatbox
Chatbox
✓ signed The latest release, v1.23.5, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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ShellGPT
✓ signed The latest release, 1.5.1, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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