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ShellGPT vs TextGen

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ShellGPTTextGen
LanguagePythonPython
LicenceMITAGPL-3.0
Stars12k48k
Latest1.5.1v4.9
Last push2026-07-022026-08-17
Release cadenceabout 183 days between releasesabout 2 days between releases
Active contributors0 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days1 commit author on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flagsnonenone

How they relate

  • Both replace ChatGPT. Alternatives to ChatGPT →

    PartialShellGPTA terminal assistant that answers questions and suggests shell commands.

    PartialTextGenDesktop and web app that runs open models locally through llama.cpp and other backends, or calls a hosted API.