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Chatbox vs ShellGPT

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Chatbox vs ShellGPT
FactChatboxShellGPT
LanguageTypeScriptPython
LicenceGPL-3.0MIT
Stars42k12k
Latestv1.23.51.5.1
Last push2026-09-242026-07-02
Release cadenceabout 7 days between releasesabout 183 days between releases
Active contributors13+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days0 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flagsnonenone
  • 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.