CLI Explainer

by Pranav Peshwev1.0.1

Last updated Jul 27, 2026

A .NET 8 console app that explains terminal/CLI errors in plain English using the GitHub Copilot SDK.

Install with winget

$ winget install --id PranavPeshwe.CliExplainer --exact --version 1.0.1

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

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About

CLI Explainer is a lightweight .NET 8 console application that explains terminal/CLI errors in plain English and provides actionable fixes. It sends error output to an LLM via the GitHub Copilot SDK, then enters an interactive prompt loop for follow-up questions. Supports piped input, file input, and direct subprocess execution.

Installers · v1.0.1

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x64	ZIP archive	-		Direct

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

No known CVEs for CLI Explainer.

Coverage is best-effort and depends on a winget package mapping to an NVD CPE entry. Absence here is not a guarantee of safety.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install CLI Explainer on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id PranavPeshwe.CliExplainer --exact --version 1.0.1. winget downloads the installer from Pranav Peshwe and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install CLI Explainer silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id PranavPeshwe.CliExplainer --exact 1.0.1 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

How do I uninstall CLI Explainer via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id PranavPeshwe.CliExplainer --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from CLI Explainer's Apps & Features entry.

Is CLI Explainer free?

CLI Explainer is distributed under MIT. Refer to the publisher (https://github.com/PranavPeshwe/cli-explainer) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does CLI Explainer work on Windows 10?

Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls CLI Explainer directly from the publisher.

How do I keep CLI Explainer up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id PranavPeshwe.CliExplainer --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 1 version of CLI Explainer from microsoft/winget-pkgs.