Shell Whiz

Shell Whiz is a Python-based CLI tool designed to help developers and sysadmins quickly discover the right shell commands for a given task. Instead of digging through man pages or online forums, you can use the sw ask command (or configure an alias like ??) to receive instant suggestions generated by an underlying AI—typically an OpenAI model. The tool supports customization via shell preference flags (like targeting Bash, Zsh, or PowerShell), making it adaptable to different environments . Installation is straightforward: use pip install shell-whiz or pipx install shell-whiz. After setting your OPENAI_API_KEY (either via sw config or environment variable), you can use it as a quick assistant directly in your terminal. Advanced options include configuring command history logging and customizing how suggestions are executed—helping streamline repetitive workflows and reduce context-switching .