Clime is a command-line interface designed to help users find and use CLI tools efficiently. It serves as a single installation that provides access to hundreds of command-line utilities, eliminating the need for multiple individual installations and custom integrations.

Key features include the ability to search CLIs by task intent, compare options side by side, and access install methods and authentication flows. The platform offers curated workflows that chain multiple CLIs together for common tasks, and provides machine-parseable outputs specifically designed for AI agent consumption. Users can browse CLI rankings, bookmark command references, and contribute new listings to the registry.

The system works through a simple three-step process: install clime once using npm, search for tools by describing the task needed, then use built-in commands to install, authenticate, and execute the appropriate CLI tools. For AI agents, there's a specific initialization command that provides deterministic setup payloads and next-step commands.

Benefits include reduced retries in agent workflows, lower token usage, and elimination of wrapper contexts. The tool helps developers discover the right CLI for any job and allows AI agents to operate more efficiently without requiring custom integrations for each tool.

Clime targets both AI agents that run shell commands (compatible with Claude Code, Codex CLI, Gemini CLI, OpenCode, Cline, and Aider) and developers who need to browse and compare CLI tools. The platform includes an optional MCP server for tighter integration and maintains a registry of 845 CLIs with usage rankings.