75+ AI Models.
7 Providers.
One Terminal.
Xipher IDE is a free open-source tool to chat with leading AI models right from your terminal. No browser, no per-service subscriptions.
curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/xipher-pro/xipher-ide/main/install.sh | shSee It in Action
Xipher IDE in real time
Everything You Need
Powerful features for productive AI workflows
75+ Models, 7 Providers
OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, DeepSeek, xAI, Zhipu, Moonshot — all through a single interface.
Secure Key Storage
API keys are stored in your system keyring (macOS Keychain, GNOME Keyring, Windows Credential Manager).
Streaming & Cancellation
Responses stream in real time. Ctrl+C to cancel without losing context.
Switch Models on the Fly
The /model command lets you switch models mid-conversation.
System Prompts
Set a system prompt via /system to customize model behavior.
Persistent History
All conversation history is saved locally and accessible via /history.
Providers
One CLI — access to all leading AI platforms
Quick Start
Install Xipher IDE in 30 seconds
1. Install the CLI
curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/xipher-pro/xipher-ide/main/install.sh | sh2. Add your API key
xipher configure3. Start chatting
xipherDownload Xipher IDE
Choose a build for your platform
Or via Go:
go install github.com/xipher-pro/xipher-ide/cmd/xipher@latestWhy Xipher IDE?
Comparing approaches to working with AI
Web UI
- Separate browser
- Paid subscriptions
- Copy-pasting between windows
Per-Provider CLIs
- Different CLIs
- Different APIs
- No unified history
Xipher IDE
- One terminal
- Your own keys
- Unified history
- 75+ models
Roadmap
What's next
Tool Calling
PlannedFunction calling from models
/attach — File Attachments
PlannedSend files as context
Multimodality
PlannedImages and other formats
SQLite Sessions
PlannedPersistent sessions with full context