Terminal chat application for Ubuntu, Windows, and macOS
npm install bno-cli
Chat from your terminal. Fast, simple, cross-platform.
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Usage
bash
npm install -g bno-cli
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#### macOS Setup
`bash
Download (Apple Silicon)
curl -L -o bno https://github.com/bnochat/cli/releases/latest/download/bno-macos-arm64
Make executable & remove quarantine
chmod +x bno && xattr -d com.apple.quarantine bno
Move to PATH
sudo mv bno /usr/local/bin/
`
#### Linux Setup
`bash
One-line install
curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/bnochat/cli/main/scripts/install.sh | bash
Or manual
curl -L -o bno https://github.com/bnochat/cli/releases/latest/download/bno-linux
chmod +x bno && sudo mv bno /usr/local/bin/
`
#### Homebrew (macOS)
`bash
brew tap bnochat/cli && brew install bnochat
`
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No dependencies required. Download and run.
| Platform | Download | Notes |
|----------|----------|-------|
| Windows | bno.exe | Run directly |
| macOS (Intel) | bno-macos-x64 | See setup below |
| macOS (Apple Silicon) | bno-macos-arm64 | See setup below |
| Linux | bno-linux | See setup below |
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Usage
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`bash
1. Login (opens browser)
bno -a
2. Join a room
bno -j ROOM_CODE
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| Flag | Description |
|------|-------------|
| -a, --auth | Login via browser |
| -j, --join [code] | Join a chat room |
| -l, --logout | Logout |
| -c, --check | Check for updates |
| -u, --update | Update to latest version |
| -v, --version | Show version |
| -h, --help | Show help |
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While in a room:
| Command | Action |
|---------|--------|
| /q /quit /exit | Leave room |
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Update
`bash
Check for updates
bno -c
Update to latest
bno -u
Update for npm
npm update -g bno-cli
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