Thing

Your code's new collaborator, But it's Open Source

What is Thing?

A terminal-based tool that helps developers generate code line by line - AI assisted, lightweight, and fully open source.

How to install

▶️ Windows (PowerShell)

Invoke-WebRequest -Uri "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Shubham-355/Thing/main/Thing.js" -OutFile "Thing.js"

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▶️ MacOS / Linux / WSL / Git Bash

curl -O https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Shubham-355/Thing/main/Thing.js

or

wget https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Shubham-355/Thing/main/Thing.js

How to run

node Thing.js

What Does It Do?

• Generates code from user's prompt
• Write that code in required files
• And creates backup file if user want to switch back

How It's Built

• Platform: Node.js (JavaScript)
• Interface: Command Line (Terminal)
• Tech: Uses Node.js CLI tools (readline, ora, chalk)
• AI: Integrates with Gemini, OpenAI, ANTHROPIC API
• Open Source: Anyone can contribute or extend it.

Core Features

• Open source and customizable
• Simple, fast, and distraction-free.

Workflow

1. Open terminal.
2. Run node Thing.js .
3. Enter prompt or problem statement.
4. AI generates code line by line.
5. Accept, or ask to edit, or skip.