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Bundle CLI tool with Desktop app installation #353

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Summary

When users install the Askimo Desktop app, they should also get access to the Askimo CLI — without any separate download or manual setup.
Problem
Today, CLI and Desktop are two separate distributions. A user who installs the Desktop app and opens the built-in terminal panel cannot run askimo commands unless they separately download and install the CLI binary. This creates friction and a fragmented experience.

Proposed Solution

Bundle the CLI with the Desktop app distribution so that:

  • Users who install Askimo Desktop automatically have the CLI available inside the built-in terminal
  • The CLI becomes accessible from any external terminal after the Desktop app has been installed at least once
  • No separate CLI download, no PATH configuration needed — it just works

Why This Matters

  • Reduces install friction: One installer gives users both the visual interface and the automation tooling
  • Enables power users: Desktop users can leverage CLI recipes, scripting, and automation without switching tools
  • Consistent versioning: CLI and Desktop ship together, so they're always compatible
  • Better onboarding: New users discover CLI capabilities through the Desktop app's terminal panel

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Askimo Desktop (community)

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