Devin for Terminal

Devin for Terminal provides a command‑line interface that lets developers invoke an AI coding assistant directly from a terminal session. After installing the binary and adding it to the system PATH, users can start the agent with a simple `devin` command inside any project folder, optionally supplying a prompt to guide the session. The tool can generate code, suggest features, review existing files, answer technical questions, and automate routine development tasks.

The agent is tightly coupled with Devin Cloud services, allowing it to access cloud‑hosted models and enterprise features such as Windsurf authentication and team settings. Configuration files let users control model selection, permissions, and extensibility options, while built‑in subcommands support shell integration, lifecycle hooks, and custom skills. The quickstart guide claims a two‑minute setup on macOS, Linux, and Windows environments, including WSL.

Targeted at developers who prefer working in a terminal, the software emphasizes local execution with cloud‑backed intelligence, offering a programmable interface for extending its capabilities through MCP servers and user‑defined hooks.