Ever found yourself wrestling with command-line AI tools, wishing they could just… understand you better? You’re not alone. If you’ve used tools like the Gemini CLI, you know the drill: fiddling with @ commands to attach files, losing your entire conversation the moment you close the terminal, and feeling stuck in a single, linear chat.
It’s powerful, but it doesn’t quite fit into the flow of your actual work.
That’s exactly the problem AionUI was born to solve.
What Exactly Is AionUI?
AionUI is an open-source friendly, powerful GUI that your terminal-based AI agents always deserved. It’s a local desktop application that transforms raw AI command-line tools into a visually intuitive and incredibly efficient workspace.
It seamlessly connects to agents like Gemini CLI, Claude Code, Qwen Code, and Codex, giving them a beautiful home where you can truly harness their power.
The Problems AionUi Solves
Your Daily AI Frustrations, Fixed
Let’s talk about the real-world headaches AionUI eliminates:
- Goodbye, File Attachment Hassle: No more typing
@and hunting through paths. Simply drag, drop, or click. - Conversation Amnesia Solved: Close the app, reboot your machine—your chats are saved locally, forever. Pick up right where you left off.
- From Terminal to Talk: Swap the stark command line for a clean, modern chat interface that feels as natural as messaging a colleague.
- Break Free from Single-Tasking: Need to brainstorm a blog post while simultaneously debugging code? Run multiple, independent conversations side-by-side.
- Escape the Walled Garden: You’re not limited to one AI model. Use the best model for each task, all from one place.
Why You’ll Love Using It: Benefits for Doers and Creators
Whether you’re a developer, writer, researcher, or data tinkerer, AionUI is designed to make you more productive:
- Work the Way You Think: Juggle multiple projects without mental clutter. Its multi-conversation interface mirrors how you actually work.
- Keep Your Data Yours: Everything is stored locally on your machine. Your conversations, your files, your privacy.
- Unlock Multi-Agent Power: Access different specialized AIs (a coding expert, a creative writer, a data analyst) through one unified, familiar interface.
- Simplify Complex Tasks: From organizing messy folders to analyzing spreadsheets, let the AI handle the tedious parts through a simple chat.
Who’s it for?
Anyone who uses AI to get work done and is tired of jumping between disjointed tools. Developers, content creators, data analysts, students, and tech-savvy professionals are already using it to streamline their workflows.
For data analysts, It can turn raw data into insights instantly. Upload CSV files, ask AionUI to clean data, create pivot tables, and generate visualizations. It’s like having a smart Excel wizard on call.
For developers: Debug, refactor, or document code while managing multi-agent AI. Use Claude for logic, Gemini for APIs, and MCP tools to interact with your databases and servers, all in one unified, persistent chat window. It’s your command-line power, supercharged with a brain.
A Tour of the Power Features
AionUI packs a stunning amount of utility into one app. Here’s what’s under the hood:
- Multi-Agent Harmony: It dynamically discovers the AI agents on your system and lets you chat with all of them from one window. Claude can help with your essay while Gemini debugs your script.
- AI Image Generation & Editing: Go beyond text. Generate and edit images directly within the app using cutting-edge models like Gemini 2.5 Flash Image Preview. It’s a creative studio inside your AI workstation.
- File Management, Supercharged: Browse files in a tree view, drag-and-drop for analysis, and use AI to automatically rename, organize, or merge documents. It brings context to your file system.
- Excel on Autopilot: Have AI create, format, analyze, and beautify your spreadsheets through simple instructions. It turns raw data into insights visually.
- Massive Toolbox with MCP: Manage and use hundreds of tools via the Model Context Protocol (MCP). Connect to databases, search the web, control systems, all from the chat. The AI automatically picks the right tool for your request.
- Remote Access via WebUI: Run AionUI on a powerful Linux server 24/7 and access it securely from any device, your laptop, tablet, or phone. Your AI powerhouse is always on and available.
- API Key Guardian: Got multiple API keys? AionUI’s rotation service intelligently manages them, switching on failure and respecting rate limits, so you have maximum uptime without the headache.
This isn’t just an alternative to the command line; it’s a productivity platform that places the power of multiple AIs into a workflow that finally makes sense.
License
The app’s source-code is released as an open-source project under the Apache 2.0 License.
Ready to Transform Your AI Workflow?
The best part? You can start for free. AionUI is open-source and ready to download.
👉 Download AionUI Now and give your AI tools the interface they’ve been missing.
Then, join the community of builders and sharers on GitHub Discussions to share what you create. We’d love to hear how you’re using it.