How to get Free AI credits in your terminal
If you've ever wanted an AI coding assistant that lives right in your shell no browser tab, no subscription, no API key required to start I built exactly that, and it's free to use. Meet Dario Dario is a terminal-based AI assistant you install with one command: npm install -g @npmdevy25/dario Then just ask it anything, right from your shell: dario "how do I undo a git commit" You'll get a clean,…
Dario is a terminal-based AI assistant that you can install with just one command: `npm install -g @npmdevy25/dario`. Once installed, you can ask Dario anything directly from your shell, such as `dario how do I undo a git commit`, and receive a clean, boxed answer right in your terminal without having to switch between tabs or copy-paste from a chat window.
The best part? Dario is completely free to use. Every user gets 150 free queries per day, with no signup or credit card required. This generous daily allowance is perfect for quick coding questions, debugging assistance, or when you need a reminder about syntax.
To ensure smooth operation, Dario automatically falls back to multiple providers like Groq, Cerebras, and Gemini. If one provider is busy, it will try the next one, keeping things fast and avoiding rate-limit issues. Should you ever need more than 150 queries per day, you can plug in your own free Groq API key and bypass the daily limit.
Dario stays free thanks to ad support. Occasionally, a small sponsored line appears under an answer, which helps fund the free tier instead of a paywall. If you find Dario useful, a share or a star on the repo would be greatly appreciated.
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