Unified CLI for AI tools: settings management, API proxy with load balancing, multi-model discussions
npm install xlingUnified CLI for launching AI tooling, routing prompts, and managing settings across Claude Code, Codex, and Gemini CLI.
xlingThe name xling was carefully chosen to represent the project's philosophy, blending modern tech symbolism with a rich, dual-meaning core.
The prefix x is a nod to its primary functions in the world of software development. It stands for:
* eXecute: xling is built to run tasks with speed and precision.
* eXtensible: The tool is designed from the ground up to be adaptable, with a plugin-friendly architecture that grows with your needs.
At the heart of the name is ling, a concept with two harmonious faces rooted in Chinese pinyin:
1. 令 (lìng): This means "command" or "order." It represents the tool's heritage as a command-line interface—unwavering, precise, and powerful.
2. 灵 (líng): This translates to "intelligence," "spirit," or "agility." It embodies the AI engine that gives xling its smarts, allowing it to understand natural language, anticipate intent, and perform complex tasks with a touch of magic.
Together, xling is more than just a tool; it's an intelligent partner that amplifies your ability to command your digital world.
- Unified Interface: Launch AI CLIs, route prompts, and manage settings with one tool
- Prompt Router: xling p fan-outs requests across providers with fallback and streaming support
- Model Council: xling council cross-judges answers across models and synthesizes a winner
- Multi-Model Roundtable: xling discuss runs multi-agent debates via CLI or Web UI
- OpenAI-Compatible Proxy: xling proxy exposes a load-balanced, key-rotated API gateway
- React 19 Web UI: discuss --ui / council --ui serve a Vite-built React 19 + Tailwind 4 interface on port 3000
- Quick Launcher: Just type xling x to start Claude Code instantly with yolo mode
- Command Shortcuts: Define custom aliases for frequently used commands with sx
- Multiple Scopes: Support for user, project, local, and system-level configurations
- Profile/Variant Switching: Swap Codex profiles or Claude settings variants safely
- JSON Output: Machine-readable output for scripting
- Type Safe: Built with TypeScript for reliability
``bashInstall dependencies
bun install
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Windows Users:
- PowerShell 7+ is required for shell shortcuts (
command with shell type)
- Install from: https://github.com/PowerShell/PowerShell/releasesAll Platforms:
- Node.js >= 20.19.0
- Git (for git-related commands)
Usage
xling bundles a quick launcher, configuration helpers, and git productivity
commands. Detailed usage, flag tables, and examples live in
docs/README.md and the per-command Markdown files under
docs/. The summary below mirrors the docs so you can skim everything in one
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x: Launch Claude Code, Codex, or Gemini CLI with resume flags, yolo toggle, and passthrough args.
- p: Route prompts across configured providers or delegate to codex/claude/gemini CLIs with yolo defaults.
- discuss: Run a multi-model roundtable via CLI or Web UI with topic, model, and strategy controls.
- council: Ask multiple models the same question, have them cross-judge, and return the winning or synthesized answer.
- proxy: Start an OpenAI-compatible proxy with load balancing, API key rotation, and optional access key protection.
- sx: Execute command shortcuts/aliases defined in xling config.
- settings:list|get|set|switch|inspect|sync|auth: Inspect, edit, switch, sync, and manage Codex auth profiles across scopes.
- git:prc|prr|prv: Create, checkout, and view GitHub pull requests with automatic gh/git fallbacks.
- git:wta|wtl|wtp|wtr|wts: Manage git worktrees (add/list/prune/remove/switch) with guard rails and subshell support.
- version: Print the installed xling version.$3
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discuss --ui and council --ui serve a React 19 + React DOM 19 interface built with Vite 7 and Tailwind CSS 4 from dist/ui (port 3000 by default).
- Build the bundle with bun run build (runs build:ui) or bun run build:ui after frontend changes so the CLI can find dist/ui.
- For live UI development, run bunx vite dev --config vite.config.ts --host --port 3000 from the repo root; keep the port aligned with the discuss server default.$3
#### Launching AI tools
x – quick launcher: fire up Claude Code, Codex, or Gemini with resume/yolo controls and passthrough args.
- sx – shortcut execute: run predefined command shortcuts with optional passthrough args.#### Prompting & discussion
p – prompt router: send prompts through configured providers with streaming, stdin/file input, or direct CLI delegation.
- discuss – multi-model roundtable: spin up a CLI or Web UI debate across multiple models with turn-taking strategies.
- council – model jury: collect answers, cross-judge anonymously, and synthesize the best response.#### Proxy gateway
proxy – OpenAI-compatible gateway: run a local API with load balancing, API key rotation, optional access key, and a DevTools-style UI via --ui.#### Settings management
settings:list: summarize which config files exist per tool/scope (JSON or table view).
- settings:get: print the raw config (or a specific Claude variant) for auditing and backups.
- settings:set: open the target config in your editor of choice; handles variant creation.
- settings:switch: flip active profiles (Codex) or Claude variants with safety checks.
- settings:inspect: deep-dive into parsed settings with validation output.
- settings:sync: sync Codex and Claude config.toml files with diff/backup support.
- settings:auth: save, delete, restore, or list Codex auth profiles.#### Git worktree helpers
git:wta – add worktree: create detached or branch-bound worktrees with auto paths and guards.
- git:wtl – list worktrees: display human-readable worktree inventory (branch + path).
- git:wtp – prune worktrees: clean stale git metadata left behind after manual deletions.
- git:wtr – remove worktree: remove a worktree safely by branch, dir, or absolute path.
- git:wts – switch to worktree: jump into an existing worktree or just print its path for scripting.#### Pull request helpers
git:prc – create PR: wrap gh pr create with reviewers, labels, draft, and browser launch options.
- git:prr – checkout PR: fetch/checkout PRs with a smart gh/git fallback and custom branch names.
- git:prv – view PR: open a PR in your preferred browser directly from the terminal.#### Utilities
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version: print the installed xling version (also available via xling --version).
Supported Tools
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- Scopes: user, project, local
- Config Files:
- User:
~/.claude/settings.json
- Project:
- Local: $3
- Scopes: user
- Config Files:
- User:
- Features: Profile switching$3
- Scopes: user, project, system
- Config Files:
- User:
- Project:
- System: Platform-dependent$3
- Scopes: user
- Config Files:
- User:
- Features: Provider registry and defaults for and xling discuss`