Frequently asked questions

Does bashbit work on Windows or Linux?

Currently macOS only, but we may consider Windows and Linux versions in the future.

Do I need an AI subscription?

We recommend having a pro subscription to either Claude or ChatGPT. These models are extremely good at using tools, navigating local filesystems, and browsing the internet.

Do I need to know how to use the terminal?

No. bashbit is built for people who've never opened a terminal. The onboarding wizard handles tool installation, workspace setup, and getting your first AI session running — step by step.

What protections do you offer?

bashbit restricts AI access to system files and redirects deletions to the Trash, where they can be easily restored.

Can the AI mess up my Mac?

bashbit restricts AI access to system files and directs file changes to your project folder. That said, the AI can still install packages, run scripts, and make network requests — bashbit focuses on helping prevent accidental deletion or overwriting of local files.

What are skills?

Skills are a set of instructions that are saved to a “skills” directory that the AI can easily reference. Bashbit makes it easy to set up commonly used skills by pre-installing many of the tools the AI would need to use skills, and offering detailed instructions when some user setup is required.