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CCG : The Only AI CLI Tool You Need — No API Key Required, Just Start Coding

CCG — Cando Command Generator

Your intelligent CLI + Web assistant for commands, scripts, error fixing, and code compare — with zero API keys on the client.

CCG helps developers, sysadmins, and network engineers turn natural-language requests into safe, usable terminal output across multiple platforms (including network devices).

✅ The Big Differentiator: No API Key Required

Most AI CLI tools force users to bring their own API keys (billing, setup, key management… pain).

CCG does not.

The CLI/Web app sends requests to the Cando server (ccg.cando.ac) which securely proxies the request to an upstream AI provider (or a local model fallback).

That means users can just install and run — no key setup, no key leakage.

What You Can Do With CCG

1) Generate commands from plain English

Turn a request like:

“find all files larger than 1GB and sort by size”

into OS/shell-specific command suggestions.

2) Generate full scripts

For automation workflows: backup scripts, cleanup tasks, deployment helpers, etc.

3) Analyze commands

Paste a command and get a clear explanation and potential risks.

4) Fix errors

Drop an error message and get likely causes + step-by-step solutions.

5) Smart Code Compare (Web + CLI)

Compare two files/snippets and get:

  • logical difference analysis
  • code quality & security review
  • suggested “smart merge” output

Platforms & Device Support

CCG supports:

  • Windows (PowerShell / CMD)
  • macOS (Bash / Zsh)
  • Linux (Bash / Zsh)
  • Cisco CLI
  • MikroTik CLI
  • FortiGate CLI

It also supports Knowledge Level (beginner, intermediate, expert) so responses match the user’s skill level.

Quick Install (Recommended)

macOS / Linux 

sudo npm install -g @amirhosseinyavari/ccg
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Windows (PowerShell as Admin)

powershell
npm install -g @amirhosseinyavari/ccg

No admin rights? Use npx

bash
npx @amirhosseinyavari/ccg generate "list all files"

After install, open a new terminal and verify:

bash
ccg --help

CLI Command Highlights

bash
ccg generate "..." # command suggestions
ccg script "..." # full scripts
ccg analyze "..." # explain a command/script
ccg error "..." # debug an error message
ccg compare A B # smart code compare for files
ccg history # view recent outputs
ccg config wizard # set defaults (OS, shell, language, level)
ccg update # update to latest version

Web App

Use CCG directly in your browser (no install):
https://ccg.cando.ac/

Hosting / Sponsor

CCG is hosted and supported by Cando Academy, and is part of the Cando toolkit.

License (Important)

CCG is source-available in this repository for transparency, but it is NOT open-source.
It is protected by a Proprietary License Agreement (personal/educational/internal non-commercial use is allowed; modification/redistribution/commercial use is restricted).

Tags

CCG #CandoCommandGenerator #CLI #DevOps #SysAdmin #NetworkAutomation #Cisco #MikroTik #FortiGate #AI #Productivity

Repo-backed notes (for accuracy)

  • Install commands + npx usage are documented in the README.
  • CCG CLI posts to the production endpoint https://ccg.cando.ac/api/ccg.
  • FAQ states prompts are proxied via ccg.cando.ac and not stored.
  • Platform/device support + knowledge level are documented in the FAQ.
  • License is proprietary and owned by Amirhossein Yavari & Cando Academy.
  • README badges reference website, npm package, and GitHub releases.


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