Chat On Steroids

What it is good for

• Letting ChatGPT read and edit files in a project folder
• Running long coding tasks while keeping control of progress
• Splitting independent jobs across several workers
• Carrying a long chat session into a fresh conversation

At a glance

Who it is for

• Vibe coders
• Developers
• Automation and no-code builders

Setup

Guided command-line setup

Level 4 of 5. You copy and paste commands into a terminal by following the instructions. Comfortable territory for vibe coders.

Cost

Free and open source

Type

Agent app

Tasks

• Write, fix, and review code
• Use your computer and desktop apps for you
• Connect apps and automate repetitive work

Works with

ChatGPT, Chrome, Edge, Brave, Codex, OpenAI

Momentum

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Best rank

None yet

GitHub stars

5,125

GitHub numbers as of Nov 2, 2026. Updated weekly.

Official links

Setup steps are on the official pages. We do not repeat them here, since they change.

• Source code on GitHub

Questions

Is Chat On Steroids free?

Yes. It is free and open source (MIT license).

Do I need to know how to code to use Chat On Steroids?

You do not need to write code, but setup means copying and pasting commands into a terminal by following its instructions.

What does Chat On Steroids work with?

According to its own documentation, it works with ChatGPT, Chrome, Edge, Brave, Codex, and OpenAI.

What is Chat On Steroids good for?

Letting ChatGPT read and edit files in a project folder, running long coding tasks while keeping control of progress, splitting independent jobs across several workers, and carrying a long chat session into a fresh conversation.

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