Works without tokens. Works offline. Works when everything else is broken.

Token-Free
Terminal Assistant

A CLI that removes API keys, token counting, and setup friction from AI workflows. Run AI tools on local or remote systems — zero config to start.

The easiest way to run AI agents.

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Why NoToken CLI?

I created this because when I run out of my Max Pro Plan, I have no way to give my system natural language commands without typing syntax-perfect commands the old-school way.

When the fancy AI is unavailable, this still gets useful work done.

The Vision

Built to Evolve

NoToken CLI isn't just a stopgap — it's designed to grow into a full-fledged CLI, system bootstrapper, and universal fixerthat works whether your LLM is available or not. Set up a fresh server, recover from a broken deploy, install your entire toolchain — all from a single command line that never asks for an API key.

Full CLI — today
Bootstrapper — growing
Universal fixer — evolving

What does "No tokens" mean?

✗ Not crypto tokens
✗ Not billing tokens
✗ Not API tokens

Just run your AI tools — we handle the rest.

No API key management. No token counting or limits to track. No provider configs. CLI-first, dev-friendly, zero config to start.

Before vs After

Before
  • ✗ Set API keys
  • ✗ Track usage tokens
  • ✗ Configure providers
  • ✗ Deal with rate limits
  • ✗ Read provider docs
After
  • ✓ Run command
  • ✓ Done
$ notoken install claude ✓ Done

What It Does

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119 Built-In Intents

Services, Docker, Git, files, network, security, databases, logs, cron, packages, swap, permissions — all config-driven.

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AI Tool Installer

Installs Claude Code, OpenClaw, Covex, Ollama, and other AI tools with a single command. No manual setup required.

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Natural Language

Type 'restart nginx on prod' or 'check disk space' — no memorizing flags or syntax.

📊

Intelligent Analysis

Checks vCPU count vs load, flags full partitions, detects project types, assesses memory pressure.

🛡️

Safe by Default

Allowlists, confirmation gates, auto-backup before destructive ops, input sanitization, secret redaction.

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Self-Healing Environment

Repairs broken setups — fixes OpenClaw, Node, npm, CLI tools, PATH issues, and dependency failures automatically.

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Self-Healing Rules

Improves command understanding over time. Logs misclassified intents, proposes fixes, validates and applies new mappings.

📋

Playbooks

9 built-in recipes: health-check, security-audit, virus-scan, letsencrypt-setup, docker-check, and more.

🖥️

OS-Aware

Detects Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora, Arch, macOS, WSL, Windows. Adapts commands per distro and package manager.

📁

File Parsers

Reads passwd, shadow, .env, yaml, json, nginx, apache, BIND zone files. Knows where service configs live.

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Ollama Auto-Detect

If Ollama is running locally, uses it automatically. Zero config. No cloud tokens burned.

Fixes Your System. Improves Itself.

NoToken CLI has two layers of self-healing that work together — so it gets more capable the more you use it.

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Layer 1

Self-Healing Environment

Repairs your system and installs. Detects and fixes broken state automatically.

  • ✓ Fixes broken OpenClaw, Node, npm installs
  • ✓ Repairs PATH and environment issues
  • ✓ Reinstalls corrupted dependencies
  • ✓ Recovers broken CLI tool configs
  • ✓ Auto-backup before destructive repairs
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Layer 2

Self-Healing Rules

Improves how NoToken CLI understands and executes commands over time.

  • + Learns from misclassified intents
  • + Updates command mappings automatically
  • + Improves NLP synonym matching
  • + Validates rule changes before applying
  • + Gets smarter with every interaction

Two Modes

Mode A — Offline

Deterministic. No LLM Required.

  • ✓ Installs & package management
  • ✓ System diagnostics & health checks
  • ✓ Service management (start/stop/restart)
  • ✓ Log inspection & error detection
  • ✓ File operations, archives, sync
  • ✓ Git & Docker lifecycle
  • ✓ Network tools (curl, dig, whois)
  • ✓ Security (firewall, fail2ban, certs)
  • ✓ Known repair flows
  • ✓ 9 built-in playbooks
Mode B — Enhanced

Optional LLM. When Available.

  • + Ambiguous phrasing interpretation
  • + Multi-step troubleshooting plans
  • + Deeper diagnostics
  • + Auto-learn new skills from failures
  • + Claude CLI, OpenAI API, or Ollama
  • + Explanation of complex errors
  • + Agentic workflows
  • + Falls back to offline mode gracefully

Get Started

macOS / Linux

Bash installer

$ curl -fsSL https://notoken.sh/install.sh | bash

Checks prerequisites, verifies integrity, walks you through setup.

Windows PowerShell

PowerShell installer

PS> irm https://notoken.sh/install.ps1 | iex

Works in PowerShell 5.1+ and PowerShell Core.

Windows WSL

WSL / Bash

$ curl -fsSL https://notoken.sh/install.sh | bash

Same as Linux — runs natively inside your WSL distro.

Safer alternative

Download first, inspect, then run:

macOS / Linux / WSL

$ curl -fsSL -o install.sh https://notoken.sh/install.sh
$ bash install.sh

Windows PowerShell

PS> iwr https://notoken.sh/install.ps1 -OutFile install.ps1
PS> powershell -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File .\install.ps1
Windows Desktop App
BETA

Chat with your computer in plain English. Native Windows app with a dashboard, floating chat windows, and real-time system status cards. No WSL needed.

Download Installer (.exe)Download Portable (.exe)

Portable version runs without installing — no admin required. See Downloads for all platforms.

Quick start

Run with npx (any platform)

$ npx notoken

No install needed. Runs the latest version instantly. Requires Node.js 18+.

For developers

Install globally via npm

$ npm install -g notoken

Adds notoken to your PATH permanently.

Usage

# System health check
$ notoken doctor
# Install AI tools
$ notoken install claude
$ notoken install openclaw
$ notoken install covex
$ notoken install ollama
# One-shot command
$notoken "restart nginx on prod" --explain

Who Is This For?

→ Developers who run out of AI tokens
→ VPS owners who want guided sysadmin
→ Homelab users who want a smarter terminal
→ Field workers with unstable internet
→ Teams who want reproducible workflows
→ Anyone who wants a safety net for their systems
→ IT pros managing remote client servers or desktops
→ Agencies maintaining multiple client sites without extra licenses

Consulting & Support

Available for hire. Whether you need a one-time setup or ongoing support, I can help.

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Server Setup

Full VPS/dedicated server provisioning. Nginx, Docker, CI/CD, DNS, SSL, mail, monitoring — production-ready from day one.

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AI Tool Integration

Set up Claude Code, OpenClaw, Covex, Ollama, and custom AI workflows on your infrastructure. Local or cloud.

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Custom Automation

Custom NoToken CLI playbooks, shell scripts, Docker pipelines, and deployment automation tailored to your stack.

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Emergency Support

Server down? Broken deploy? Security incident? Get hands-on help fast. Available for urgent production issues.

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Team Onboarding

Get your team up to speed with NoToken CLI, AI-assisted DevOps workflows, and modern CLI tooling. Remote or on-site.

Dino Bartolome

Full-stack engineer & DevOps consultant. Creator of NoToken CLI.
Available for freelance, contract, and consulting engagements.

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