Using Saiku as a Terminal Command

Saiku can be used as a powerful tool directly from your terminal when installed globally. This allows for quick and efficient automation of tasks without the need for integrating it into a specific project.

Global Installation

To use Saiku as a terminal command, you first need to install it globally. Run the following command:

npm install -g saiku

Using Saiku in the Terminal

Once Saiku is installed globally, you can start using it directly in your terminal. Here’s how:

  1. Open Your Terminal: Access your command line interface.

  2. Execute Saiku Commands: You can now use Saiku to perform various tasks. For example:

saiku "What's the weather like today in New York?"

Saiku will process the command and return the results directly in your terminal.

Available Commands

Saiku supports a variety of commands and functionalities. Here are some examples:

  • Transcription: saiku "Transcribe this audio: audiofile.mp3"
  • Data Summarization: saiku "Summarize this text: 'Long text passage...'"

For a full list of commands and their usage, refer to our API Reference.

Customizing Saiku’s Terminal Behavior

You can customize how Saiku behaves in your terminal. This includes setting various flags and options to tailor its responses to your needs.

saiku —help

This command will display all the available options and flags you can use with Saiku in the terminal.


Using Saiku as a terminal command opens up a world of quick and efficient automation possibilities. Experiment with different commands and explore how Saiku can streamline your workflow.