AI In The Terminal

AI in the Terminal - Complete Guide

Welcome to the companion guide for NetworkChuck's "AI in the Terminal" video! This repository contains everything you need to follow along and master AI tools in the terminal.

📺 Watch the Video

▶️ Watch on YouTube: AI in the Terminal

🎯 What You'll Learn

This guide covers how to:
- Break free from browser-based AI limitations
- Use Gemini CLI, Claude Code, Codex, and opencode in your terminal
- Maintain persistent context across sessions with context files
- Deploy AI agents for specialized tasks
- Run multiple AI tools simultaneously on the same project
- Sync context files across different AI tools
- Build custom workflows for maximum productivity

🚀 Why Terminal AI?

Browser AI problems:
- Lost context after scrolling too far
- Multiple scattered chats across different platforms
- No file system access
- Copy/paste hell
- Limited control over your work

Terminal AI advantages:
- ✅ Persistent context - Your work lives in files, not chat windows
- ✅ File system access - Read and write files directly
- ✅ Multiple AI tools working together on the same project
- ✅ Complete control - Everything stored locally on your hard drive
- ✅ Professional workflows - Build custom agents and automation
- ✅ 10x faster - No more context switching or copy/paste

📚 Guide Structure

Getting Started
1. Prerequisites - What you need before starting
2. Quick Start - Get up and running in 5 minutes

Individual Tools
3. Gemini CLI Guide - Google's free terminal AI
4. Claude Code Guide - The most powerful terminal AI
5. Codex Guide - ChatGPT in your terminal
6. opencode Guide - Open-source with local model support

Advanced Workflows
7. Context Files Explained - Master persistent context
8. Multi-Tool Workflow - Use all tools simultaneously
9. AI…