One line: let AI run the commands for you. No terminal skills needed; power users go faster.

AI Terminal is the world's first open-source web-based terminal platform that seamlessly integrates multiple AI assistants (Claude AI + Gemini AI) with a production-ready terminal interface. Transform your development workflow with intelligent code assistance, real-time collaboration, and enterprise-grade AI tools - all accessible through your browser.

🎯 Perfect for: Developers, Researchers, DevOps Teams, AI Enthusiasts, Educational Institutions, and Enterprise Development Teams

🌟 World's First AI-Integrated Web Terminal - Breakthrough innovation in developer tools
🤖 Dual AI Engine - Claude AI + Gemini AI working together
🌐 Zero Installation - Runs entirely in your browser
🐳 One-Click Deploy - Docker-ready for instant setup
🔧 Production Ready - Enterprise-grade architecture
📱 Cross-Platform - Desktop, tablet, and mobile support

• 🚀 Custom Terminal Engine - Built from scratch, replacing heavy xterm.js with lightweight solution
• 📱 Mobile-First Terminal - Optimized touch interface with native mobile keyboard support
• ⚡ 90% Performance Boost - Reduced memory usage and faster rendering on all devices
• 🖥️ Iframe Integration - Seamless embedded terminal experience across desktop and mobile
• 🎯 Unified Architecture - Single terminal engine powering all interfaces
• 🔄 Smart Session Management - Auto-reconnect, session persistence, and error recovery

# Deploy with environment variables
docker run -d -p 6000:6000 \
 -e ANTHROPIC_AUTH_TOKEN="your_claude_token" \
 -e ANTHROPIC_BASE_URL="your_claude_api_url" \
 coopotfan/ai-terminal:latest
# Open browser and visit: http://localhost:6000

# Deploy instantly - no configuration needed
docker run -d -p 6000:6000 coopotfan/ai-terminal:production
# Open browser and visit: http://localhost:6000
# ✅ Pre-configured and ready to use!

• Claude AI Integration - Advanced reasoning, code generation, and analysis
• Gemini AI Integration - Versatile content creation and multimodal AI
• Manual Initialization System - On-demand AI tool setup with visual feedback
• Smart Context Management - Persistent AI conversation context
• Error Recovery - Automatic AI session restoration

• Custom Terminal Engine - Revolutionary lightweight terminal implementation
• Mobile-Optimized Architecture - Touch-first design with native keyboard support
• Iframe Integration - Seamless embedding across desktop and mobile platforms
• Real-time WebSocket Communication - Ultra-low latency bidirectional communication
• Smart Session Management - Auto-reconnect, state recovery, and session persistence
• Cross-Platform Excellence - Optimized performance on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android

• AI-Powered Content Creation - Generate structured knowledge cards
• Multiple Template System - Professional layouts for different content types
• Real-time Preview - Instant preview with responsive design testing
• Export Capabilities - HTML, JSON, and shareable link formats
• Template Management - Upload, customize, and share templates

• REST API Gateway - Convert terminal commands to HTTP APIs
• Streaming Support - Real-time output streaming for long-running processes
• Environment Management - Flexible configuration via environment variables
• Logging & Monitoring - Comprehensive logging with structured output
• Security Features - JWT authentication, CORS protection, input validation

• Fluent Design System - Microsoft Fluent UI components
• Responsive Layout - Optimized for all screen sizes and orientations
• Dark Theme Optimized - Eye-friendly interface for extended coding sessions
• Real-time Indicators - Visual feedback for all operations and status
• Accessibility Features - WCAG compliant interface design

# Basic deployment with environment variables
docker run -d \
 --name ai-terminal \
 -p 6000:6000 \
 -e ANTHROPIC_AUTH_TOKEN="your_claude_token" \
 -e ANTHROPIC_BASE_URL="your_claude_api_url" \
 -e GEMINI_API_KEY="your_gemini_key" \
 coopotfan/ai-terminal:latest
# Advanced deployment with persistence
docker run -d \
 --name ai-terminal \
 -p 6000:6000 \
 -e ANTHROPIC_AUTH_TOKEN="your_claude_token" \
 -e ANTHROPIC_BASE_URL="your_claude_api_url" \
 -e GEMINI_API_KEY="your_gemini_key" \
 -e NODE_ENV=production \
 -v $(pwd)/data:/app/data \
 -v $(pwd)/logs:/app/logs \
 --restart unless-stopped \
 coopotfan/ai-terminal:latest

# Ready-to-use deployment (no environment variables needed)
docker run -d \
 --name ai-terminal \
 -p 6000:6000 \
 -v $(pwd)/data:/app/data \
 -v $(pwd)/logs:/app/logs \
 --restart unless-stopped \
 coopotfan/ai-terminal:production

version: '3.8'
services:
 ai-terminal:
 image: coopotfan/ai-terminal:latest
 container_name: ai-terminal
 ports:
 - "6000:6000"
 environment:
 - NODE_ENV=production
 - ANTHROPIC_AUTH_TOKEN=${ANTHROPIC_AUTH_TOKEN}
 - GEMINI_API_KEY=${GEMINI_API_KEY}
 - MAX_TERMINAL_SESSIONS=20
 - TERMINAL_TIMEOUT=1800000
 volumes:
 - ./data:/app/data
 - ./logs:/app/logs
 restart: unless-stopped

# Clone repository
git clone https://github.com/aixier/AI_Terminal.git
cd AI_Terminal
# Install dependencies
npm install
# Set environment variables
cp .env.example .env
# Edit .env with your AI API tokens
# Start backend dev server
cd terminal-backend
npm install
npm run dev
# Start frontend dev server (new terminal)
cd terminal-ui
npm install
npm run dev
# Visit http://localhost:5173

# AI Service Configuration
ANTHROPIC_AUTH_TOKEN=your_claude_api_token
ANTHROPIC_BASE_URL=https://api.anthropic.com
GEMINI_API_KEY=your_google_gemini_key
# Server Configuration
PORT=6000
NODE_ENV=production
HOST=0.0.0.0
# Security Configuration
JWT_SECRET=your_secure_jwt_secret
JWT_EXPIRE_TIME=24h
CORS_ORIGINS=*
# Terminal Configuration
MAX_TERMINAL_SESSIONS=10
TERMINAL_TIMEOUT=600000
ENABLE_TERMINAL_LOGGING=true
# Performance Configuration
MEMORY_LIMIT=512m
CPU_LIMIT=1.0
WORKER_PROCESSES=1

# Database Configuration (Optional)
DATABASE_URL=postgresql://user:pass@host:5432/db
# Redis Configuration (Optional)
REDIS_URL=redis://localhost:6379
# Monitoring Configuration
ENABLE_METRICS=true
METRICS_PORT=9090
LOG_LEVEL=info

# 1. Open AI Terminal in browser
# 2. Click 🤖 to initialize Claude AI
# 3. Start coding with AI assistance
# Example commands:
claude "explain this error message"
claude "optimize this code for performance"
claude "generate unit tests for this function"

# 1. Navigate to "Generate Card" tab
# 2. Enter topic: "Machine Learning Fundamentals"
# 3. Select template style
# 4. Generate and export
# Supported formats:
- HTML with embedded CSS
- JSON structured data
- Shareable public links
- PDF export (coming soon)

// REST API usage
const response = await fetch('/api/terminal/execute', {
 method: 'POST',
 headers: { 'Content-Type': 'application/json' },
 body: JSON.stringify({
 command: 'npm install express',
 stream: true
 })
});
// WebSocket streaming
const ws = new WebSocket('ws://localhost:6000/terminal');
ws.onmessage = (event) => {
 console.log('Terminal output:', event.data);
};

┌─────────────────┬─────────────────┬─────────────────┬─────────────────┐
│ Frontend │ Backend │ AI Services │ Infrastructure│
│ (Vue 3) │ (Node.js) │ (Claude/Gemini)│ (Docker) │
├─────────────────┼─────────────────┼─────────────────┼─────────────────┤
│ • Vue 3 + Vite │ • Express.js │ • Claude API │ • Docker Multi- │
│ • Custom Engine │ • Socket.IO │ • Gemini API │ stage Build │
│ • Iframe Embed │ • node-pty │ • OpenAI (soon) │ • Health Checks │
│ • WebSocket │ • JWT Auth │ • Streaming │ • Auto Scaling │
│ • Mobile First │ • CORS Security │ • Context Mgmt │ • Load Balancer │
│ • PWA Ready │ • Rate Limiting │ • Error Recovery│ • SSL/TLS │
└─────────────────┴─────────────────┴─────────────────┴─────────────────┘

• Frontend: Vue.js 3, Vite, xterm.js, Microsoft Fluent UI
• Backend: Node.js, Express.js, Socket.IO, node-pty
• AI Integration: Anthropic Claude API, Google Gemini API
• Containerization: Docker, Docker Compose
• Security: JWT, CORS, Input Validation, Rate Limiting

• AI-Powered Code Assistant - Get intelligent code suggestions and explanations
• Terminal Collaboration - Share terminal sessions with team members
• API Development - Convert command-line tools to REST APIs
• Code Documentation - Generate comprehensive documentation with AI

• Infrastructure Management - Manage servers through web interface
• Deployment Automation - Create deployment scripts with AI assistance
• Monitoring Integration - Combine terminal access with monitoring tools
• Team Collaboration - Share terminal access across teams

• Data Analysis Workflows - AI-assisted data exploration and analysis
• Experiment Documentation - Generate research cards and reports
• Model Development - Interactive AI development environment
• Results Sharing - Create shareable analysis results

• Computer Science Education - Teach programming with AI assistance
• Remote Learning - Provide browser-based development environments
• Student Collaboration - Enable group programming projects
• Course Content Creation - Generate educational materials with AI

• Secure AI Access - Self-hosted AI tools for sensitive projects
• Team Productivity - Standardized development environments
• Knowledge Management - Create and share team knowledge bases
• Training & Onboarding - Interactive learning environments

• Startup Time: < 10 seconds (container ready)
• Memory Usage: ~200MB base, ~50MB per terminal session
• Response Time: < 100ms for UI interactions
• Concurrent Users: Up to 100+ (depending on resources)
• AI Response Time: 1-5 seconds (depends on AI service)

• Horizontal Scaling - Multiple container instances
• Load Balancing - Built-in session affinity
• Resource Management - Configurable limits per session
• Auto-scaling - Kubernetes compatible
• Monitoring Integration - Prometheus metrics ready

• JWT Authentication - Secure session management
• CORS Protection - Configurable cross-origin policies
• Input Validation - Comprehensive input sanitization
• Rate Limiting - Prevent abuse and DOS attacks
• Secure Headers - HTTPS, CSP, HSTS support

• No Data Persistence - AI conversations are not stored by default
• Local Processing - All terminal operations happen locally
• Token Security - API tokens stored securely in environment
• Audit Logging - Comprehensive activity logging
• GDPR Compliant - Designed with privacy regulations in mind

We welcome contributions from developers worldwide! This project thrives on community collaboration.

1. 🍴 Fork the Repository
2. 🌿 Create Feature Branch: git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature
3. 💻 Make Your Changes: Follow our coding standards
4. ✅ Test Your Changes: Ensure all tests pass
5. 📝 Commit Changes: git commit -m 'Add amazing feature'
6. 🚀 Push to Branch: git push origin feature/amazing-feature
7. 🔄 Open Pull Request: Describe your changes thoroughly

• Code Style: ESLint + Prettier configuration
• Testing: Jest for unit tests, Cypress for E2E
• Documentation: JSDoc comments for all functions
• Security: Security audit for all contributions
• Performance: Performance impact assessment

• 📖 Contributing Guide
• 🐛 Issue Templates
• 💬 GitHub Discussions
• 📧 Developer Mailing List
• 💼 LinkedIn Community

• OS: Windows 10+, macOS 10.15+, Linux (any modern distro)
• Browser: Chrome 90+, Firefox 88+, Safari 14+, Edge 90+
• Memory: 2GB RAM available
• Storage: 1GB free space
• Network: Stable internet connection for AI services

• OS: Latest versions of Windows, macOS, or Linux
• Browser: Latest Chrome or Firefox for best performance
• Memory: 4GB+ RAM for multiple sessions
• Storage: 5GB+ for data persistence
• Network: High-speed internet for optimal AI response times

• Docker: v20.10+
• Docker Compose: v2.0+ (optional)
• Resources: 2 CPU cores, 2GB RAM minimum

# Problem: Claude initialization fails
# Solution: Check API token and network connectivity
docker logs ai-terminal 2>&1 | grep -i "claude"
# Problem: Gemini not responding
# Solution: Verify Gemini API key and quota
curl -H "Authorization: Bearer $GEMINI_API_KEY" https://api.gemini.com/health

# Problem: WebSocket connection fails
# Solution: Check firewall and proxy settings
# Enable debug logging
docker run -e LOG_LEVEL=debug coopotfan/ai-terminal:latest

# Problem: Slow response times
# Solution: Increase container resources
docker run --memory=1g --cpus=2 coopotfan/ai-terminal:latest

• 📖 Comprehensive Documentation
• 🔌 API Documentation - Complete REST API reference
• ❓ FAQ Section
• 🐛 Issue Tracker
• 💬 Community Discussions
• 📧 Email Support
• 🆘 Emergency Support

• Multi-Model AI Support - OpenAI GPT, Anthropic Claude 3.5
• Advanced Terminal Features - Split panes, tabs, session saving
• Enhanced Security - SSO integration, RBAC, audit trails
• Mobile App - Native iOS/Android applications

• Team Collaboration - Real-time collaborative editing
• Enterprise SSO - SAML, OIDC, Active Directory integration
• Advanced Analytics - Usage analytics, performance metrics
• API Gateway - Advanced rate limiting, API versioning

• Custom AI Models - Support for fine-tuned models
• AI Workflow Builder - Visual AI workflow designer
• Advanced Knowledge Cards - Interactive, multimedia cards
• AI Code Reviews - Automated code review with AI

• Plugin System - Third-party plugin support
• Marketplace - Template and plugin marketplace
• Enterprise Cloud - Managed cloud service
• AI Training - Train custom models on your data

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

• ✅ Commercial Use - Use in commercial projects
• ✅ Modification - Modify and adapt the code
• ✅ Distribution - Distribute original or modified versions
• ✅ Private Use - Use privately without sharing changes
• ❗ No Liability - Software provided "as is"
• ❗ No Warranty - No guarantees about software performance

If you use AI Terminal in your project, we appreciate attribution:

Powered by AI Terminal - https://github.com/aixier/AI_Terminal

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• 🏆 GitHub Trending - Featured in trending repositories
• 🌟 Developer Choice - High community rating
• 🚀 Innovation Award - Recognized for AI integration breakthrough
• 💎 Open Source Excellence - Community-driven development model

If AI Terminal has helped you or your team, consider supporting our development:

• ⭐ Star the Repository - Help others discover the project
• 🐛 Report Bugs - Help us improve quality
• 💡 Suggest Features - Share your ideas for improvements
• 🔄 Contribute Code - Submit pull requests
• 📢 Share with Others - Spread the word about AI Terminal
• ☕ Buy us a Coffee - Support on Ko-fi

Interested in corporate sponsorship or custom development? Contact us at sponsor@ai-terminal.com

• 🌐 Website: aiterminal.dev
• 📧 Email: hello@ai-terminal.com
• 🐦 Twitter: @AITerminal
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