WTAgent Open-Source CLI Turns ChatGPT and Claude Web Into Local Coding Agents

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A developer has released WTAgent, a free, MIT-licensed command-line tool that converts existing ChatGPT or Claude web subscriptions into local coding agents without requiring any API keys. The tool runs in a terminal and controls a dedicated Chrome browser profile where the user is already signed into their chosen AI service. WTAgent can read project files, plan and apply code changes, and execute tests to verify results autonomously. It supports multiple web AI platforms including Claude, DeepSeek, Gemini, Grok, and others via a simple command-line flag. Compatible with macOS, Linux, and Windows WSL2, the tool requires Node.js 20.17 or later and a Chrome or Chromium browser.

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