From Web App to Terminal: How I Ported Traliran AI Hub to C11

Description and use

A terminal client for Traliran AI Hub built in C11 that replicates the web version’s features, maintains privacy, and runs as a single binary.

Problem

Developers who prefer terminal workflows need a privacy‑first AI client with the same feature set as the web version, but without a browser.

Outcome

A single‑binary terminal AI client that matches the web version’s feature set, supports multiple providers, model comparison, RAG, IDE, and preserves privacy by keeping all data local.

Workflow

• 1. Clone the repo and run make to build the binary.
• 2. Run traliran-hub to start the TUI.
• 3. On first run, configure provider and API key via the Settings menu (press 5).
• 4. Fetch models and select one.
• 5. Return to Chat (press 1) and start typing messages.
• 6. Use hotkeys (e.g., 5 for settings, ? for keymap) with 3‑press debounce to avoid accidental triggers.

Evidence

A native TUI client (traliran-hub) in C11 + ncursesw + libcurl.

Source

Zero middleman: 100% client‑side application, no servers.

Source