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Use GPT-5.6, Kimi K3 & GLM 5.2 Free in KeelCode CLI

Install KeelCode CLI with Bun, sign in, select GPT-5.6, Kimi K3, GLM 5.2, or DeepSeek V4 Flash, and test the available free allowance.

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KeelCode CLI provides a terminal interface for working with several hosted AI models from one tool. This tutorial keeps the original three-step setup and screenshots while adding verification, troubleshooting, privacy guidance, and clearer commands for Windows, macOS, and Linux.

At the time this guide was prepared, the KeelCode model picker displayed options such as GPT-5.6, Kimi K3, GLM 5.2, and DeepSeek V4 Flash, and the service advertised a free daily allowance. KeelCode is a third-party service, so its available models, request limits, authentication flow, and pricing can change without changes to the CLI package. Check the current dashboard or terminal model picker rather than treating a specific daily number as permanent.

You will first install Bun, use Bun to install the KeelCode package globally, authenticate your account, launch the CLI in a test folder, and choose a model with the /model command. No separate model-provider API key is required for the login flow shown here, although a KeelCode account and internet connection are required.

Before using a hosted AI tool with real work, review its terms and privacy policy. Avoid submitting passwords, private keys, customer data, or confidential source code unless the service is approved for that information.

Install Bun

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KeelCode is distributed through Bun, a JavaScript runtime and package manager. If Bun is already installed, run bun --version and continue to the next step. Otherwise, open the official Bun website at https://bun.com or https://bun.sh and review the installation command for your operating system.

For macOS or Linux, the published installer command is:

curl -fsSL https://bun.sh/install | bash

For Windows PowerShell, use:

powershell -c "irm bun.sh/install.ps1 | iex"

These commands download and execute Bun's installer, so use only the official domain and inspect the script first if your security policy requires it. When installation finishes, close and reopen the terminal so the new PATH entry is loaded, then verify Bun:

bun --version

If the command is not found, follow the path instructions printed by the installer. On Windows, also confirm that you opened a new PowerShell window rather than reusing the session that existed before installation. The screenshot below shows the official Bun download page used for this step.

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Install KeelCode CLI

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With Bun available, install the KeelCode package globally:

bun add --global @keelcode-ai/keelcode

Verify that the executable is available before signing in:

keelcode --version

Next, start the authentication flow:

keelcode login

Follow the URL or browser window displayed by the CLI and sign in to your KeelCode account. Return to the terminal when authorization completes. Do not paste credentials into the terminal unless the official login prompt explicitly asks for them.

If keelcode is not recognized, open a new terminal and run bun pm bin --global to locate Bun's global binary directory. Make sure that directory is included in your PATH, then run keelcode --version again. If login expires or is interrupted, repeat keelcode login; reinstalling the whole package is normally unnecessary.

The screenshot below shows the successful installation and login area. Package output can vary by Bun and KeelCode version, so use the final success message and version command as your checks.

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Start Using KeelCode

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Create or choose a small test folder, open a terminal in that folder, and launch KeelCode:

mkdir keelcode-test
cd keelcode-test
keelcode

The interface should open with a default model. To choose another available model, enter:

/model

Use the arrow keys to highlight a model and press Enter. Depending on the current service catalog, the list may include GPT-5.6, Kimi K3, GLM 5.2, DeepSeek V4 Flash, or other models. Confirm the active model name shown by the CLI after selection; the two screenshots below illustrate the terminal interface and model picker.

Start with a simple prompt such as Explain the files in this folder or Create a small hello-world script. Review every proposed command and file change. Model access through KeelCode is hosted, not local, even though the interface runs in your terminal.

The service may advertise a daily allowance—previous versions mentioned up to 200 requests per day—but the actual limit can vary by model, account, demand, and current policy. The CLI or account dashboard is the authoritative source for your remaining requests.

If a request fails:

Confirm that your internet connection works and keelcode --version returns normally.
Run keelcode login again if the session expired.
Open /model and try another model that currently shows as available.
Check whether the free allowance has been exhausted or temporarily rate-limited.
Restart the CLI after upgrading it with bun add --global @keelcode-ai/keelcode.

Do not expose .env files, access tokens, production credentials, or private repositories to an unapproved hosted model. Keep important work under version control so every generated change can be reviewed or reverted.

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Use GPT-5.6, Kimi K3 & GLM 5.2 Free in KeelCode CLI

Install Bun

Install KeelCode CLI

Start Using KeelCode

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