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AI CLI

Command-line tool that lets any coding agent make images, video, speech and text with any model.

What AI CLI does

AI CLI (npm i -g ai-cli), from Vercel's Chris Tate, adds simple commands such as 'ai image', 'ai video', 'ai audio speak' and 'ai decide' that you or any coding agent can call, with any supported model, for example Claude Code with Flux or Codex with Gemini. It works through Vercel AI Gateway or your own provider API keys and can also run as an MCP server.

Good for

Letting a coding agent create visuals or voice-overs for a page or post
Batch media generation from the terminal
Trying different image and video models from one command

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Honest take

No red flags in our notes so far

Developer-level set-up: you need Node.js, a terminal and API keys.
Its creator works at Vercel, and the default route is Vercel's AI Gateway, though your own provider keys also work.

Pricing

Free to install; you pay for model usage through Vercel AI Gateway or your own provider API keys.

Prices as listed by the maker when we last checked (2026-11-04); usually in US dollars. Check the website for current prices.

Latest update

3 November 2026: Chris Tate showcased generating images, video and audio from any coding agent with any model.