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Canonical · since 2026
Brings AI assistance into sensitive terminal environments in a classic Unix-style way.
| Pricing | Free |
|---|---|
| Level | Advanced |
| Category | AI Coding & Development |
| Best for | Developers and sysadmins |
Tags: terminal, cli, ai-assistant, open-source, linux
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