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NextChat vs ShellGPT
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| Fact | NextChat | ShellGPT |
|---|---|---|
| Language | TypeScript | Python |
| Licence | MIT | MIT |
| Stars | 89k | 12k |
| Latest | v2.16.1 | 1.5.1 |
| Last push | 2026-08-11 | 2026-07-02 |
| Release cadence | about 55 days between releases | about 183 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 1 commit author 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 →
PartialNextChatA chat app you deploy yourself in front of OpenAI, Anthropic, Google or a local model. The model comes from elsewhere.
PartialShellGPTA terminal assistant that answers questions and suggests shell commands.
NextChat
NextChat
unsigned The latest release, v2.16.1, 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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