What is CliGate and how does it work?

CliGate's a local proxy that unifies AI CLIs like Claude Code, Codex, and Gemini via localhost endpoints, handling routing, pooling, and failover.

How do I install CliGate for AI coding tools?

Run `npx cligate@latest start` or `npm install -g cligate` then `cligate start`. Open localhost:8081 to configure.

Does CliGate support free AI models as fallback?

Yep, routes light tasks to free options like Kilo AI for Claude Haiku, saving premium quotas.

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CliGate: Ditching the AI CLI Dumpster Fire for One Local Boss Gateway

Devs have been drowning in a sea of incompatible AI CLIs, each demanding its own keys and configs. CliGate flips the script with a localhost gateway that makes them play nice—finally.

theAIcatchup Apr 09, 2026 4 min read

CliGate dashboard showing AI API key pooling and request logs

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CliGate unifies disparate AI CLIs with protocol translation and local control, ending config chaos. 𝕏
Dashboard provides real-time usage tracking, account pooling, and smart routing—devs get visibility without SaaS. 𝕏
Open-source localhost design beats cloud proxies for privacy and flexibility, poised to standardize AI workflows. 𝕏

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