# SHAI > AI-powered shell assistant that helps users write and understand shell commands using natural language. SHAI is an open-source AI-powered shell assistant developed by OVHcloud that enables users to interact with their terminal using natural language. It translates human-readable queries into shell commands, making command-line operations more accessible for developers and system administrators of all skill levels. SHAI bridges the gap between natural language and shell scripting, helping users accomplish tasks without memorizing complex command syntax. - **Natural Language to Shell Commands** - Convert plain English questions and requests into executable shell commands, eliminating the need to remember complex syntax or search through documentation. - **Command Explanation** - Get detailed explanations of what shell commands do, helping users understand unfamiliar commands and learn shell scripting concepts along the way. - **AI-Powered Intelligence** - Leverages large language models to understand context and intent, providing accurate and relevant command suggestions for various shell environments. - **Open Source** - Fully open-source project hosted on GitHub, allowing community contributions, transparency, and customization to fit specific workflow needs. - **Cross-Platform Compatibility** - Works across different operating systems and shell environments, providing consistent assistance whether you're on Linux, macOS, or Windows. To get started with SHAI, clone the repository from GitHub and follow the installation instructions in the README. The tool integrates directly into your terminal workflow, allowing you to query it whenever you need help with shell commands. Simply describe what you want to accomplish in natural language, and SHAI will generate the appropriate command for you to review and execute. ## Features - Natural language to shell command translation - Command explanation and documentation - AI-powered command suggestions - Interactive terminal assistant - Cross-platform shell support - Open source and customizable ## Integrations Terminal, Bash, Zsh, Shell environments ## Platforms WINDOWS, MACOS, LINUX, WEB, API ## Pricing Open Source ## Links - Website: https://github.com/ovh/shai - Documentation: https://github.com/ovh/shai - Repository: https://github.com/ovh/shai - EveryDev.ai: https://www.everydev.ai/tools/shai