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CodeGPT

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.

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

GitHub stars
1,506
Forks
133
License
MIT
Last updated on GitHub
29 September 2026
Category
Dev Tools
Listing
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

  • Ship features faster with an AI pair programmer.
  • Refactor legacy code with confidence.
  • Onboard onto unfamiliar codebases.
  • Automate tests, docs, and chores.
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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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