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Agent-readyLocal AIPackage Management

JS runtime, task runner, and package management from the terminal.

JS runtime, task runner, and package management from the terminal. Built by Oven.

Task fit

js runtime, task runner, and package management from the terminal.

Lane

Set up coding agents, local models, and AI-first terminal workflows.

Operator brief

Use bun for js runtime, task runner, and package management from the terminal.

Run `bun create next-app open-cli` and see what comes back.

Repository family

Oven

First trust check

bun responds locally and is ready for the first real command.

Safe first loop

Install, verify, then run one real command.

Agent capability loop

Install command

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

Operator pack

Copy or export the working notes for this CLI before handing it to an agent.

Verify

$ bun --version

bun responds locally and is ready for the first real command.

First real command

$ bun create next-app open-cli

First steps

  1. 01Install bun.
  2. 02Run `bun --version` first.
  3. 03Start with `bun create next-app open-cli`.
  4. 04Install the CLI and any required runtime, model, or Python environment.

When to use / hold off when

Best for

js runtime, task runner, and package management from the terminal.

Use this when

You need packages and builds in both local dev and CI.

Hold off when

You don't work with packages and builds.

Trust and constraints

trusted100/100
Install readyTrusted
JSON outputNo
Non-interactiveYes
CI-friendlyYes

Why operators pick it

  • bun fits local ai well, especially for js runtime, task runner, and package management from the terminal.
  • 467,993 github release downloads (latest).
  • Easy to automate.

Constraints

  • Output is mostly plain text.

Repository context

Other CLIs in this family

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Facts and links

Install withcurl
GitHub release downloads (latest)468K
GitHub stars88.4K
LicenseNOASSERTION
UpdatedMar 25, 2026