Kel

Kel is a free, fully open-source AI assistant that runs directly in your terminal. It brings modern LLM capabilities into the CLI to help automate routine tasks, speed up workflows, and make command-line work more efficient.

Multi-LLM support

Kel works with several popular providers, so you can pick the right model for each job:

• OpenAI
• Anthropic
• Ollama
• OpenAI Assistants

Use it for tasks like generating or explaining code, analyzing logs, and working with text—without leaving the terminal.

Work with files and artifacts

Kel lets you load files into the assistant and chat with them from the CLI. This is useful when you need quick answers or summaries based on:

• Documentation
• Config files
• Logs
• Codebases and other project artifacts

BYO API keys and open source

Kel doesn’t require a proprietary backend. You bring your own OpenAI or Anthropic API keys and start using it right away. Because it’s open source, you can review the code, customize it for your needs, and contribute via GitHub.