iFlow CLI

Detailed Introduction

iFlow CLI is a terminal-based, agent-like command-line tool that brings natural language interaction and multimodal capabilities into developers’ workflows. It can scan and understand local repositories, generate technical documentation, fix or complete code snippets, and carry out complex tasks through conversational commands. iFlow CLI connects to the iFlow Open Platform and multiple free models (e.g., Kimi K2, Qwen3 Coder) and supports marketplace-installed SubAgents for on-demand capability expansion.

Main Features

• Local repository analysis and contextual understanding: run /init or invoke iflow to let the agent analyze the project and produce an IFLOW.md summary.
• Multiple operation modes: yolo, plan, default, and restricted modes to control model permissions and actions.
• SubAgent and marketplace integration: install SubAgents and MCP tools from the iFlow market to extend automation.
• Multimodal and free-model access: supports image pasting and several free models directly within the terminal.

Use Cases

iFlow CLI accelerates daily development, assists code review and refactoring, generates automation scripts, and helps translate project requirements into implementable tasks. It also fits into CI/CD pipelines as an automation assistant and serves as a unified terminal entrypoint for team collaboration.

Technical Features

• Integration with iFlow Open Platform for model and marketplace resources (see platform docs).
• Plugin architecture: SubAgent and MCP plugin mechanisms enable modular capabilities and easy extensibility.
• Environment compatibility: supports macOS, Linux, and Windows (including WSL), with good compatibility for shells like Zsh and Bash.
• Open-source repository: hosted on GitHub for auditability, contribution, and enterprise integration.