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CodeGPT

A CLI written in Go language that writes git commit messages or do a code review brief for you using ChatGPT AI (gpt-4.1, gpt-4o model) and automatically ins…

★ 1.5k stars⑂ 133 forksMITupdated 2026-09
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// project facts

Project facts

CodeGPT is an open-source dev tools project by appleboy (appleboy/CodeGPT on GitHub). It has 1,506 GitHub stars and 133 forks, is released under the MIT license, and was last updated on GitHub on 29 September 2026.

GitHub stars
1,506
Forks
133
License
MIT
Last updated on GitHub
29 September 2026
Category
Dev Tools
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Full install guide
Official site
GitHub repo
// how it works

How it works

  1. Install it

    Package managers, install scripts, or app stores on every OS.

  2. Configure lightly

    Sane defaults work; dotfiles make it yours.

  3. Learn the keys

    A weekend of muscle memory pays off for years.

  4. Extend it

    Plugins and themes from huge community ecosystems.

// features

Why people love it

Blazing fast

Native code and smart design keep everything instant.

Keyboard-first

Hands stay on keys; the mouse becomes optional.

Open & hackable

Customize prompts, tools, and behavior; no black box.

Diff-first workflow

Every change is a reviewable diff — you stay in control.

Model flexibility

Swap between frontier APIs and local models per task.

Terminal & IDE

Lives where you work: VS Code, JetBrains, Neovim, or plain terminal.

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// run it

Run it yourself

  1. Step 1 — Clone the repo

    Download the source and move into the project folder.

    git clone https://github.com/appleboy/CodeGPT.git
    cd CodeGPT
  2. Step 2 — Check the README

    Every project documents its own setup; start with install requirements.

    cat README.md | head -60
  3. Step 3 — Run it

    Follow the project's launch command — Docker, pip, npm, or a binary release.

    # see README for the exact launch command
// use cases

What you can build

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// faq

Questions, answered

Who maintains CodeGPT?

It is an open-source project at appleboy/CodeGPT with 133 forks. Check the repo's contributors and recent commits to see how active maintenance is.

Is CodeGPT free for commercial use?

MIT licensed — use it commercially, no strings attached.

Will it replace developers?

It multiplies them — best results come from developers directing and reviewing.

Which editor does it support?

VS Code and terminal are universal; check each tool for JetBrains/Neovim.

Is my code sent anywhere?

With local models, no. With APIs, check the provider's retention policy.

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