fastask 0.3.2

A fast and easy tool for getting answers in the command line

FastAsk

FastAsk is a Python package that allows you to ask questions and get brief answers quickly. It uses OpenAI's GPT-4 model or a local model to generate responses. You can use it as a command-line utility.

Installation

FastAsk can be installed using pip:

pip install fastask

Usage

FastAsk can be used directly from the command line:

>>> ask "list items in dir by date"
* `ls -lt`: This command lists all items in the current directory sorted by modification time, newest first.  
* `ls -ltr`: This command lists all items in the current directory sorted by modification time, oldest first.

More examples:

>>> ask "find ip address"
* `curl ifconfig.me`: This command fetches your public IP address.
* `ip addr show`: This command shows your local IP address.

>>> ask "convert video to audio using ffmpeg"
* `ffmpeg -i input.mp4 -vn -ab 320k -ar 44100 -y output.mp3`: This command converts a video file (input.mp4) to an audio file (output.mp3) using ffmpeg.

Configuration

FastAsk can be configured to use either OpenAI's GPT-4 model or a local model. The configuration is stored in a config.ini file.

To configure FastAsk, run the command with the --reset flag:

>>> ask --reset

You will be prompted to choose between using your own OpenAI API key or a local model with Ollama. If you choose to use your own OpenAI API key, you will be asked to enter it.

Local Model

If you choose to use a local model with Ollama, FastAsk will download and set up the local model. This may take a few minutes. If Ollama is not installed, you will be given instructions on how to install it.

OpenAI Model

If you choose to use your own OpenAI API key, you will need to enter it when prompted. The API key is stored in the config.ini file and is used to authenticate with the OpenAI API.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please submit a pull request or create an issue to discuss any changes you would like to make.

License

FastAsk is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for more details.