A natural language shell for Linux. Every command is validated against a typed schema before execution — no raw shell strings, full rollback, and a clear path to OS-level control.
Install
pip install zenus-cli Python 3.10+
Why Zenus
Most AI terminal tools pipe LLM text straight to your shell. Zenus builds a validated, typed contract between the model and your system — making every operation safe, reversible, and auditable.
Every LLM output is parsed into a typed schema before anything executes. No raw text ever reaches your shell. The schema encodes risk levels, required confirmations, and step dependencies — the architectural foundation for auditable, OS-grade execution.
`zenus rollback` is not `git undo`. It reverses file moves, package installs, service restarts, and process kills. Every operation is recorded as a transaction before it runs — not after.
Works with Anthropic Claude, OpenAI, DeepSeek, and local Ollama models. No vendor lock-in, no mandatory cloud, no data sent anywhere you don't choose. Full privacy with a local model.
Features
--dry-run Preview the full execution plan before anything runs. Every risk level shown upfront.
Independent operations are auto-detected and run concurrently. 2–5× faster on batch work.
Failed operations are recorded locally. Zenus warns before repeating a known failure.
For high-stakes decisions, Zenus explores multiple solution paths and picks the best one.
Builds a typed entity-relationship graph from every action. Impact analysis built in.
mcp-server Expose Zenus tools to Claude Code, Cline, and any MCP client. Or connect external MCP servers.
Local STT via faster-whisper and wake-word detection. No cloud. No API key.
The LLM decides when current data is needed and searches automatically. Results injected as context.
Full terminal UI with execution log, history browser, and memory view. Run `zenus-tui`.
Roadmap
Every architectural decision — IntentIR, privilege tiers, the knowledge graph — is made with a clear destination: an operating system driven by intent.
Foundation
Mar 2026
Pre-launch Hardening
Jun 2026
Intelligence
Sep 2026
Multimodal
Dec 2026
OS Transition
Dec 2028
Zenus runs on any Linux machine. Install in seconds, start describing what you need.