The latest articles on DEV Community by Amirhossein yavari (@amirhosseinyavari). https://dev.to/amirhosseinyavari https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F3543824%2F4562c93f-0797-4d10-8909-7bd197bd7654.jpg https://dev.to/amirhosseinyavari en Amirhossein yavari Fri, 03 Oct 2025 14:34:40 +0000 https://dev.to/amirhosseinyavari/ay-cmdgen-the-only-ai-cli-tool-you-need-no-api-key-required-just-start-coding-27k3 https://dev.to/amirhosseinyavari/ay-cmdgen-the-only-ai-cli-tool-you-need-no-api-key-required-just-start-coding-27k3 <h1> CCG — Cando Command Generator </h1> <p><strong>Your intelligent CLI + Web assistant for commands, scripts, error fixing, and code compare — with <em>zero</em> API keys on the client.</strong></p> <p>CCG helps developers, sysadmins, and network engineers turn natural-language requests into <strong>safe, usable terminal output</strong> across multiple platforms (including network devices).</p> <h2> ✅ The Big Differentiator: No API Key Required </h2> <p>Most AI CLI tools force users to bring their own API keys (billing, setup, key management… pain).</p> <p><strong>CCG does not.</strong><br><br> The CLI/Web app sends requests to the <strong>Cando server</strong> (<code>ccg.cando.ac</code>) which securely proxies the request to an upstream AI provider (or a local model fallback).<br><br> That means users can just install and run — no key setup, no key leakage.</p> <h2> What You Can Do With CCG </h2> <h3> 1) Generate commands from plain English </h3> <p>Turn a request like:</p> <blockquote> <p>“find all files larger than 1GB and sort by size”</p> </blockquote> <p>into OS/shell-specific command suggestions.</p> <h3> 2) Generate full scripts </h3> <p>For automation workflows: backup scripts, cleanup tasks, deployment helpers, etc.</p> <h3> 3) Analyze commands </h3> <p>Paste a command and get a clear explanation and potential risks.</p> <h3> 4) Fix errors </h3> <p>Drop an error message and get likely causes + step-by-step solutions.</p> <h3> 5) Smart Code Compare (Web + CLI) </h3> <p>Compare two files/snippets and get:</p> <ul> <li>logical difference analysis </li> <li>code quality &amp; security review </li> <li>suggested “smart merge” output </li> </ul> <h2> Platforms &amp; Device Support </h2> <p>CCG supports:</p> <ul> <li> <strong>Windows</strong> (PowerShell / CMD)</li> <li> <strong>macOS</strong> (Bash / Zsh)</li> <li> <strong>Linux</strong> (Bash / Zsh)</li> <li> <strong>Cisco</strong> CLI</li> <li> <strong>MikroTik</strong> CLI</li> <li> <strong>FortiGate</strong> CLI</li> </ul> <p>It also supports <strong>Knowledge Level</strong> (<code>beginner</code>, <code>intermediate</code>, <code>expert</code>) so responses match the user’s skill level.</p> <h2> Quick Install (Recommended) </h2> <h3> macOS / Linux </h3> <div class="highlight js-code-highlight"> <pre class="highlight shell"><code><span class="nb">sudo </span>npm <span class="nb">install</span> <span class="nt">-g</span> @amirhosseinyavari/ccg </code></pre> </div> <p><br> `</p> <h3> Windows (PowerShell as Admin) </h3> <p><code></code><code>powershell<br> npm install -g @amirhosseinyavari/ccg<br> </code><code></code></p> <h3> No admin rights? Use <code>npx</code> </h3> <p><code></code><code>bash<br> npx @amirhosseinyavari/ccg generate "list all files"<br> </code><code></code></p> <p>After install, open a new terminal and verify:</p> <p><code></code><code>bash<br> ccg --help<br> </code><code></code></p> <h2> CLI Command Highlights </h2> <p><code></code><code>bash<br> ccg generate "..." # command suggestions<br> ccg script "..." # full scripts<br> ccg analyze "..." # explain a command/script<br> ccg error "..." # debug an error message<br> ccg compare A B # smart code compare for files<br> ccg history # view recent outputs<br> ccg config wizard # set defaults (OS, shell, language, level)<br> ccg update # update to latest version<br> </code><code></code></p> <h2> Web App </h2> <p>Use CCG directly in your browser (no install):<br> <strong><a href="https://ccg.cando.ac/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://ccg.cando.ac/</a></strong></p> <h2> Hosting / Sponsor </h2> <p>CCG is <strong>hosted and supported by Cando Academy</strong>, and is part of the Cando toolkit.</p> <h2> License (Important) </h2> <p>CCG is <strong>source-available</strong> in this repository for transparency, but it is <strong>NOT open-source</strong>.<br> It is protected by a <strong>Proprietary License Agreement</strong> (personal/educational/internal non-commercial use is allowed; modification/redistribution/commercial use is restricted).</p> <h2> Tags </h2> <h1> CCG #CandoCommandGenerator #CLI #DevOps #SysAdmin #NetworkAutomation #Cisco #MikroTik #FortiGate #AI #Productivity </h1> <h2> Repo-backed notes (for accuracy) </h2> <ul> <li>Install commands + <code>npx</code> usage are documented in the README. </li> <li>CCG CLI posts to the production endpoint <code>https://ccg.cando.ac/api/ccg</code>. </li> <li>FAQ states prompts are proxied via <code>ccg.cando.ac</code> and <strong>not stored</strong>. </li> <li>Platform/device support + knowledge level are documented in the FAQ. </li> <li>License is proprietary and owned by Amirhossein Yavari &amp; Cando Academy. </li> <li>README badges reference website, npm package, and GitHub releases. </li> </ul> <p><code></code><code><br> </code><code></code></p>