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Crush

An AI coding assistant that runs in your terminal and works with the AI model you choose.

What it does

Crush is a coding assistant for the terminal. It connects to your code and tools and lets you work with a wide range of AI models, switching models mid-session without losing context.

It keeps separate work sessions per project and can be extended with add-on tools. It runs on macOS, Linux, Windows and several other systems.

Who it's for

Programmers who like working in the terminal.

Can I use it without coding?

Developers only. Installed with a package manager and used from the command line. New to this? Start here.

Can I run it?

Cost
Free, but needs an AI accountThe software is free, but it uses an online AI service (like OpenAI or Anthropic), which usually charges for use.
Runs on
Mac, Linux, Windows, Phone
Computer
An ordinary computer is fine
Privacy
Your choice: run it on your device or use an online service
API key
Not needed

Try it

  1. Install Crush with a package manager, or download it from the project's releases page.
  2. Start it in your terminal and choose a model from the model picker.
  3. Sign in to the model provider or paste your API key.
Official download page

Using Claude Code, Cursor or another AI coding assistant? Paste the prompt and it will walk you through the setup.New to this?

Before you install

  • Only download from the official GitHub page or the official download page above. Copies with similar names exist for many popular projects.
  • No standard license listed. Check the GitHub page before using it for business.
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