Fire Chat

What is fire-chat

fire-chat is a versatile command-line interface (CLI) tool developed by TiansuYu, designed to facilitate seamless interaction with various large language models (LLMs). It acts as a bridge between users and popular AI model providers such as OpenAI, Anthropic, Azure, and Gemini. By leveraging the LiteLLM wrapper, fire-chat enables users to engage in natural language conversations with these models, manage budgets, and handle API keys efficiently. The tool is tailored for both individual users and developers who wish to integrate advanced language processing capabilities into their workflows.

How to Use fire-chat

To get started with fire-chat, follow these simple steps:

1. Installation:

   • Ensure you have Python 3.10 or newer installed.
   • Install fire-chat via pip with the following command:

     pip install --user fire-chat
     

2. Configuration:

   • The first time you run fire-chat, you'll need to set up a configuration file located at $HOME/.config/fire-chat/config.yaml.
   • Copy the example configuration file into this location and customize it by adding your API keys and selecting your preferred model provider and settings.

3. Running the CLI:

   • Launch fire-chat by simply typing:

     fire-chat
     

   • You can run fire-chat with specific arguments to override the default settings in your configuration file. For example, to use a specific model like gpt-4o, use:

     fire-chat --model=gpt-4o
     

4. Exiting:

   • When you’re done, exit the CLI by pressing Ctrl+C.

Key Features of fire-chat

• Multi-Provider Support: Connect with a variety of AI model providers including OpenAI, Anthropic, Azure, and Gemini, ensuring flexibility and choice in selecting the best model for your needs.

• Configurable Settings: Easily manage your settings through a simple YAML configuration file. This setup allows you to define your preferred models, providers, and any other necessary parameters for your sessions.

• Budget Management: Keep track of your usage and manage budgets effectively to ensure cost efficiency when interacting with paid model services.

• API Key Handling: Simplifies the process of managing API keys, enabling smooth and secure access to different AI services without manual intervention each time.

• Command-Line Accessibility: Operate entirely from the command line, which is particularly useful for developers and advanced users who prefer or need to integrate AI capabilities into their command-line workflows.

• Override Flexibility: Run sessions with specific parameters by using command-line arguments, providing flexibility to test different models and settings on the fly.

fire-chat offers a streamlined and powerful way to harness the capabilities of leading AI language models directly from your terminal, making it an invaluable tool for enhancing productivity and enabling innovative applications.