iFlow CLI – An AI Agent for Terminal Use Launched by Alibaba Xinliu

What is iFlow CLI？

iFlow CLI is a terminal-based AI agent launched by Alibaba’s Xinliu (Heartflow) team, designed specifically for developers and productivity-focused users. It supports natural language interaction and can quickly analyze code, generate documentation, debug programs, manage files, query information, and more. Equipped with powerful AI models such as Qwen3-Coder and Kimi K2, iFlow CLI enables users to efficiently complete complex tasks directly in the terminal, boosting work efficiency. It is easy to install, supports multiple operating systems, is completely free, and serves as a valuable assistant for programming and daily task management.

Main Features of iFlow CLI

• Natural Language Interaction: Supports natural language commands, understands user intent, and provides context-aware intelligent assistance.

• Model Switching: Supports multiple AI models (e.g., Qwen3-Coder, Kimi K2), allowing users to switch models as needed.

• Automated Task Execution: Automatically performs complex tasks such as code analysis, file operations, and data processing.

• GitHub Actions Integration: Supports automated task execution within GitHub workflows to improve development efficiency.

How to Use iFlow CLI

On Mac:

1. Open the terminal.

2. Enter the following command and press Enter:

   bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://cloud.iflow.cn/iflow-cli/install.sh)"


3. Follow the prompts to select a model and confirm twice.

4. Visit the Xinliu Open Platform, register, and obtain an API key.

5. Paste the API key into the terminal and press Enter to complete setup.

On Windows:

1. Install Node.js (version 20 or above).

2. Install WSL: open CMD, enter wsl --install, and press Enter.

3. In CMD, enter:

   wsl -l -o
wsl --install -d Ubuntu-20.04

4. In the WSL terminal, run:

   bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://cloud.iflow.cn/iflow-cli/install.sh)"


5. Follow the prompts to select a model and confirm twice.

6. Visit the Xinliu Open Platform, register, and obtain an API key.

7. Paste the API key into the terminal and press Enter to complete setup.

Basic Usage:

Start iFlow CLI and enter commands in the terminal, for example:

• Common command: iflow

• Analyze code: iflow > Analyze the code structure of this project and suggest optimizations

• Generate documentation:

  cd your-project-folder/
iflow > /init
iflow > Generate technical documentation based on project requirements


Project Links for iFlow CLI

• GitHub Repository: https://github.com/iflow-ai/iflow-cli/

Application Scenarios of iFlow CLI

• Programming Support: Automatically generate code snippets, optimize code structure, fix bugs, significantly improving development efficiency and helping developers quickly complete coding tasks.

• File Management: Automatically categorize and organize files, perform batch file operations (e.g., download, rename), effectively improving file management efficiency.

• Data Analysis: Analyze data in Excel or CSV files, generate intuitive charts and detailed reports to help users quickly extract key information and visualize data.

• Information Query: Assist users in querying weather, news, prices, etc., plan schedules and tasks, and provide practical recommendations.

• Content Creation: Generate articles, reports, speeches, and other textual content, helping users efficiently complete content creation tasks.