zhihu-cli

Search Zhihu content and publish posts via terminal CLI with JSON outputs.

67|17|Updated Mar 11, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/BAIGUANGMEI/zhihu-cli --skill zhihu-cli
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Skill: zhihu-cli
Source: https://github.com/BAIGUANGMEI/zhihu-cli/tree/main/skill
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/BAIGUANGMEI/zhihu-cli --skill zhihu-cli

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a terminal-based interface to Zhihu, allowing users to search content, view hot lists, read questions and answers, and publish ideas, questions, or articles while keeping authentication data local.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Search, hot lists, and Q&A: Quickly find questions, answers, and articles.
  • Publish and manage content: Create questions, pins, and articles, and manage your own content with delete and notifications support.
  • Agent-ready workflow: Integrates with AI agents to automate Zhihu commands and workflows using local cookies.
  • JSON outputs: All data queries support --json for structured results.

Quick Start

Install zhihu-cli and run zhihu --help to get started with searching, posting, and account management from the terminal.

Frequently Asked Questions about zhihu-cli

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I search Zhihu and read answers directly from the terminal?▼

Yes, you can automate Zhihu workflows by integrating the CLI with AI agents, using locally stored cookies to execute search, publish, and account management commands automatically.

Can I automate Zhihu search and publishing tasks with an AI agent?▼

You can automate Zhihu workflows by integrating the CLI with AI agents, using locally stored cookies to execute search, publish, and account management commands automatically.

How do I get structured JSON output from Zhihu search queries?▼

The zhihu CLI keeps authentication data local by storing cookies on your machine, ensuring your login credentials remain private during terminal-based Zhihu operations.

Do I need a web browser to publish articles or questions on Zhihu?▼

You must install the zhihu-cli tool and run zhihu --help to authenticate with local cookies, enabling terminal-based search, content publishing, and account management commands.

Where does the zhihu CLI store login credentials and cookies?▼

The zhihu CLI keeps authentication data local by storing cookies on your machine, ensuring your login credentials remain private during terminal-based Zhihu operations.

What Zhihu content management features are available via command line?▼

The CLI supports creating questions, pins, and articles, plus managing your own content with delete and notifications support, all executable through terminal commands and JSON-formatted outputs.