A modern, POSIX-compatible shell with AI enhancements
Get intelligent command suggestions, explanations before you execute, and an AI agent that works on your behalf—all while keeping full compatibility with your existing scripts.
The only shell that combines POSIX compatibility with modern AI features
Get intelligent suggestions for your next command based on history and context. Lightweight predictions load instantly.
Understand any command before you run it. See what flags do, validate effects, and prevent costly mistakes.
Let an AI agent perform tasks on your behalf with your approval. Preview file edits, get rich summaries of completed work.
Create AI assistants focused on specific tasks, tools, or workflows. Directory-aware with automatic discovery.
Use local models via Ollama for completely private operation. Zero external API calls when you want it.
Drop-in replacement for bash. History expansion, job control, and all your existing scripts just work.
Watch Bishop enhance your terminal workflow
Bishop learns from your command history and suggests the next command you're likely to run.
Never run a command you don't understand. Get instant explanations of what any command will do.
Let Bishop's agent handle complex tasks while you stay in control with interactive permissions.
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Get up and running in seconds
# Add the tap and install
brew tap robottwo/bishop && brew install bish
# Using Nix Flakes
nix profile install github:robottwo/bishop
# Download and install the latest release
curl -LO https://github.com/robottwo/bishop/releases/latest/download/bish_Linux_x86_64.tar.gz
tar -xzf bish_Linux_x86_64.tar.gz
sudo install -m 0755 bish /usr/local/bin/bish
# Clone and build
git clone https://github.com/robottwo/bishop.git
cd bishop
make build
./bin/bish
The best of traditional shells meets modern AI
| Feature | Bishop | Bash | Zsh | Fish | Nushell |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Command Prediction | ✓ | - | - | - | - |
| AI Command Explanation | ✓ | - | - | - | - |
| AI Agent Automation | ✓ | - | - | - | - |
| Specialized Subagents | ✓ | - | - | - | - |
| Local LLM Support | ✓ | - | - | - | - |
| POSIX Compatible | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - | - |
| History Expansion (!!, !$) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - | - |
| Job Control (fg/bg) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - |
| Smart Tab Completion | LLM-assisted | Basic | Good | Great | Great |
| Permission System | Advanced | - | - | - | - |
| Autocd | ✓ | - | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Modern TUI | Excellent | Basic | Fair | Good | Good |
Everything you need to get productive with Bishop
Installation, configuration, and your first steps with Bishop.
Deep dive into all of Bishop's capabilities and how to use them.
Learn how to use the AI agent for automated workflows.
Create specialized AI assistants for your specific workflows.
Customize Bishop to match your preferences and environment.
Source code, issues, and contribution guidelines.