Yes! GChat CLI is completely free and open source. Contra Collective believes in building tools that developers can use without restrictions.

GChat CLI is developed by Contra Collective, an independent software studio focused on building powerful developer tools and CLI applications.

GChat CLI - Google Chat from Your Terminal

Q: What is GChat CLI?

GChat CLI is a free command-line tool built by Contra Collective that lets you access Google Chat directly from your terminal without switching to a browser.

Features

Send Messages

Send messages to any conversation directly from your terminal. Quick replies without context switching.

Browse Conversations

List and navigate through your recent conversations. See who messaged you and when.

Direct & Space Messaging

Message individuals directly or post to Google Chat Spaces. Full support for both.

Keyboard-Driven

Navigate entirely with your keyboard. Vim-style shortcuts for power users.

Quick Start

# Install with npm
npm install -g @contra/gchat-cli

# Or with Homebrew
brew install contra-collective/tap/gchat-cli

# Authenticate with Google
gchat auth

# List recent conversations
gchat list

# Send a message
gchat send "john@example.com" "Hey, check out the new PR!"

# Read a conversation
gchat read "john@example.com"

Keyboard Shortcuts

List chats j/k

Open chat Enter

New message n

Reply r

Search /

Quit q

Perfect For

Terminal-First Developers

Stay in your flow. Reply to messages without leaving your IDE or terminal.

Remote SSH Sessions

Access your messages even when working on remote servers without a GUI.

Google Workspace Users

Seamlessly integrate with your organization's Google Chat from the command line.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GChat CLI?

GChat CLI is a free command-line interface built by Contra Collective that lets you access Google Chat directly from your terminal. Send messages, browse conversations, and stay connected without opening a browser or switching away from your code.

Does GChat CLI work with Google Workspace?

Yes! GChat CLI from Contra Collective works seamlessly with Google Workspace accounts. It uses the official Google Chat API to connect to your organization's chat, supporting both direct messages and Google Chat Spaces.

Is GChat CLI free to use?

Yes! GChat CLI is completely free and open source. Contra Collective believes developers should have powerful tools without barriers. You can use it, modify it, and contribute to it on GitHub.

Who develops GChat CLI?

GChat CLI is developed by Contra Collective, an independent software studio that builds CLI tools and productivity applications. We specialize in bringing popular services to the command line for developers who prefer terminal-first workflows.