@defai.digital/ax-cli
v5.3.5
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Enterprise-Class AI Command Line Interface with cool theme (blue, purple, green)
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AX-CLI - Local AI Coding Assistant
Enterprise-grade AI coding assistant for local/offline models - Terminal-based vibe coding with Ollama, LMStudio, vLLM, and DeepSeek Cloud support.
Quick Start
npm install -g @defai.digital/ax-cli
ax-cli setup
ax-cliFeatures
- Local-First: Run with Ollama, LMStudio, or vLLM
- DeepSeek Cloud: Optional cloud support for DeepSeek models
- 17 Built-in Tools: File editing, bash execution, search, todos, and more
- MCP Integration: Model Context Protocol with 12+ production-ready templates
- AutomatosX Agents: 20+ specialized AI agents for complex tasks
- No API Key Required: Run completely offline with local models
Recommended Local Models
| Tier | Model | Best For | |------|-------|----------| | T1 | Qwen 3 (8B/14B/32B/72B) | Best overall - coding leader | | T2 | GLM-4.6 (9B/32B) | Best for refactor + docs | | T3 | DeepSeek-Coder V2 (7B/16B) | Best speed/value | | T4 | Codestral / Mistral | C/C++/Rust systems languages | | T5 | Llama 3.1 / CodeLlama | Best fallback - most compatible |
Usage
Interactive Mode
ax-cli # Start interactive session
ax-cli --continue # Resume previous conversationHeadless Mode
ax-cli -p "analyze this codebase"
ax-cli -p "fix TypeScript errors" -d /path/to/projectEssential Commands
| Command | Description |
|---------|-------------|
| /init | Initialize project context |
| /help | Show all commands |
| /models | Switch AI model |
| /doctor | Run diagnostics |
Configuration
# Config location
~/.ax-cli/config.json # User settings
.ax-cli/settings.json # Project overrides
.ax-cli/CUSTOM.md # Custom AI instructionsPart of AX CLI Ecosystem
| Package | Description | |---------|-------------| | @defai.digital/ax-cli | Local-first CLI (this package) | | @defai.digital/ax-glm | GLM-optimized CLI | | @defai.digital/ax-grok | Grok-optimized CLI | | @defai.digital/ax-core | Shared core library |
Documentation
License
MIT License - see LICENSE
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