Meet Ellie - Your all-in-one terminal buddy for system management, Git workflows, and productivity hacks. Built with ❤️ by Tachera Sasi
# One-time setup
brew tap beyondEllie/ellie
# Install CLI
brew install elliecurl -O -L https://github.com/tacheraSasi/ellie/releases/download/0.0.91/ellie_mac_amd64.tar.gz
sudo tar -C /usr/local/bin -xzvf ellie_mac_amd64.tar.gzcurl -O -L https://github.com/tacheraSasi/ellie/releases/download/0.0.91/ellie_mac_amd64.tar.gz
sudo tar -C /usr/local/bin -xzvf ellie_mac_arm64.tar.gzellie --version
# Should output: Ellie CLI Version: 0.0.91When you first run Ellie, you'll need to configure it with your details. Here's how to do it across all operating systems:
- Run the Configuration Setup: Upon first use, Ellie will automatically prompt you to enter the configuration details.
$ ellie
🔧 Setting up Ellie CLI configuration...
-> Enter your username: Tach
-> Enter your OpenAI API key: sk-123...
-> Enter your Email (optional): this@that.com
✅ Configuration saved successfully at /home/tach/ellie/.ellie.env
🔧 Want to edit it? Open: /home/tach/ellie/.ellie.env- Username: Your preferred username.
- OpenAI API Key: The API key for ChatGPT integration.
- Email: Optional, used for personalizing interactions.
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Manual Configuration Editing:
- If you'd like to modify the configuration later, simply open the
.ellie.envfile located in your home directory (or equivalent) and adjust the values.
Linux/MacOS:
nano ~/.ellie/.ellie.envWindows:
notepad %HOMEPATH%\.ellie\.ellie.env
- If you'd like to modify the configuration later, simply open the
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Linux/MacOS:
/home/username/ellie/.ellie.env -
Windows:
C:\Users\YourUsername\ellie\.ellie.env
The configuration file is created automatically, and you can edit it anytime to update details like your OpenAI key or username.
- Git Superpowers 🚀 - Full Conventional Commits workflow with interactive prompts
- Smarter UI 🎨 - Colorized output and emoji-driven interface
- Enhanced Service Control 🔧 - Manage Apache/MySQL with single commands
- Network Wizardry 🌐 - WiFi connection management made simple
- AI Integration 🧠 - Built-in ChatGPT functionality
# Just look how pretty it is! ✨
$ ellie git commit
📝 Conventional Commit Builder
─────────────────────────────
🔧 Type (feat, fix, docs, style, refactor, perf, test, chore, revert) ➜ feat
🎯 Scope (optional) ➜ auth
📌 Description ➜ Add OAuth2 support
💬 Body (optional):
◎ Press Enter twice to finish:
Implemented Google and GitHub providers
Updated configuration schema
💥 Breaking change? (Y/n) ➜ y
📣 Breaking change details ➜ Changed config format
🔗 Issue number (optional) ➜ 42
✨ Commit Preview:
──────────────────
feat(auth): Add OAuth2 support
Implemented Google and GitHub providers
Updated configuration schema
BREAKING CHANGE: Changed config format
Refs #42
──────────────────
✅ Successfully committed and pushed!- Todo Management 📝 - Lightweight task tracking with completion status
- Project Switcher 🚀 - Quick navigation between projects
- Enhanced Alias System ⚡ - Create custom command shortcuts
- Cross-Platform Support 🖥️ - Works seamlessly on Windows, macOS, and Linux
- Persistent Storage 💾 - All data saved in Ellie's config directory
# Manage your tasks like a pro! ✨
$ ellie todo add "Implement OAuth2"
✅ Added todo #1: Implement OAuth2
$ ellie todo list
Your todos:
❌ #1: Implement OAuth2
✅ #2: Fix login bug
# Switch projects in a flash! ⚡
$ ellie project add api ~/projects/api
✅ Added project 'api'
$ ellie switch api
✅ Switched to project 'api'# 1. Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/tacheraSasi/ellie.git
cd ellie
# 2. Install dependencies
go get github.com/fatih/color
# 3. Build (choose your method)
make build # or
go build -o ellie
# 4. Run with personality!
./ellie greet# Service Control
ellie start apache # Start Apache
ellie restart mysql # Restart MySQL
ellie stop all # Stop all services
# System Insights
ellie sysinfo # Show hardware/software specs
ellie network-status # Detailed network analysis
# Command History
ellie history # View recent commands (cross-platform)
# Daily Setup
ellie start-day # Start your dev day (opens apps, services, checks Git)
ellie day-start add apps "code" # Add apps to open
ellie day-start add services "mysql" # Add services to start
ellie day-start add git_repos "~/projects/api" # Add Git repos to check
ellie day-start list # View your daily setup configuration
# Command Aliases
ellie alias add gs="git status" # Create custom shortcuts
ellie alias list # View all aliases
ellie alias delete gs # Remove an alias
# Todo Management
ellie todo add "Fix login bug" api high # Add task with category and priority
ellie todo list # View categorized tasks
ellie todo complete 1 # Mark task as done
ellie todo delete 1 # Remove a task
ellie todo edit 1 priority high # Update task priority
# Project Management
ellie project add api ~/projects/api "API Service" backend,nodejs # Add project with description and tags
ellie project list # View all projects with details
ellie project search nodejs # Search projects by name/tag/description
ellie switch api # Quick switch to projectellie list ~/projects # Visual directory listing
ellie create-file draft.md # Create files with safety checks
ellie open-explorer # Launch GUI file managerellie connect-wifi "Coffee Shop" "p4ssw0rd!" # Secure WiFi connection
ellie network-status # Real-time connection stats# Chat mode (when no command specified)
ellie
Talk to me: How do I fix a 500 error in Apache?ellie git status # Enhanced status display
ellie git commit # Interactive conventional commit
ellie git push # Smart push with pre-checks
ellie setup-git # Configure credentials securelyEllie guides you through professional commit messages:
$ ellie git commit
📝 Conventional Commit Builder
─────────────────────────────
🔧 Choose from: feat|fix|docs|style|refactor|perf|test|chore|revert
🎯 Add scope (optional module/component)
📌 Write clear, concise description
💬 Detailed body (Markdown supported)
💥 Breaking changes detection
🔗 Automatic issue reference formattingellie install neofetch # Cross-platform installs
ellie update # System-wide updatesControl services like a pro:
# Start/Restart/Stop services
ellie start apache
ellie restart mysql
ellie stop all
# Systemd integration
ellie check-service nginx # Coming soon!- Human-Friendly 😊 - Designed for actual humans
- Context-Aware 🧠 - Remembers your workflow
- Safe & Secure 🔒 - Validation on every operation
- Cross-Platform 🖥️ - Works where you work
- Extensible 🔌 - Add your own modules
# Full development workflow
ellie start all # Fire up services
ellie git commit # Create perfect commit
ellie connect-wifi Work_Network $PASSWORD # Stay connected
ellie sysinfo # Monitor resourcesFound a bug? Got an idea? Let's build together!
- Fork the repo
- Create your feature branch
- Submit a PR with tests
- Join our Discord (coming soon!)
# Happy coding! 🎉
ellie --version
Ellie CLI Version: 0.0.3Maintained with ❤️ by Tachera Sasi - Because terminal shouldn't mean terminal boredom!
- Command History Viewer 📜 - Cross-platform command history with pretty printing
- Daily Setup Routine 🌅 - One command to start your dev day
- Enhanced Project Management 🚀 - Quick project switching and Git status
- Cross-Platform App Launcher 🖥️ - Open apps on any OS
- Smart Service Management 🔧 - Start services and check Git status
# View your command history! 📜
$ ellie history
Recent Commands:
1: git status
2: cd ~/projects
3: ellie todo add "Fix bug"
# Start your day with one command! 🌅
$ ellie start-day
Starting your development day...
Opening applications...
Starting services...
Checking Git repositories...
Pending tasks:
❌ #1: Fix login bug
✅ #2: Update docs
Your development environment is ready! 🚀- Enhanced Todo System 📝 - Categories, priorities, and editing
- Smart Project Management 🚀 - Tags, descriptions, and search
- Usage Tracking ⏰ - Last used timestamps for projects
- Better Organization 📁 - Categorized todos and tagged projects
- Improved Search 🔍 - Find projects by name, tag, or description
# Manage todos with categories and priorities! 📝
$ ellie todo add "Fix login bug" api high
✅ Added todo #1: Fix login bug [api] 🔴 High
$ ellie todo list
Your todos:
📁 api:
❌ #1: Fix login bug 🔴 High
✅ #2: Update docs 🟡 Medium
# Organize projects with tags and descriptions! 🚀
$ ellie project add api ~/projects/api "API Service" backend,nodejs
✅ Added project 'api'
$ ellie project search nodejs
Search results:
📁 api
📝 API Service
📂 /Users/me/projects/api
🏷️ backend, nodejs