The Real Reason AI Is Going Back to the Terminal
Have you noticed the sudden resurgence of Command Line Interfaces (CLIs) in the AI world? It seems like every major AI player, from Claude Code and Gemini CLI to OpenAI's Codex and even Cursor, is making a strategic pivot back to the terminal. If you're wondering why this 'return to terminal' is happening and what it means for developers, you're in the right place! This isn't just a nostalgic trip; it's a deliberate and calculated move by some of the biggest names in AI, and it's set to redefine how we interact with these powerful models.