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Terminal

Access a full-featured integrated terminal for command execution, shell operations, and development tool management within your Lenify workspace.

Integrated Terminal Features​

Professional Terminal Component​

Lenify's integrated terminal provides complete shell access with xterm.js-based terminal emulation and secure command execution.

Lenify Integrated Terminal Professional terminal component with VS Code-style theming, command history, and secure command execution

Core Terminal Capabilities:

  • xterm.js Terminal: Full terminal emulation using xterm.js library with VS Code dark theme
  • Secure Command Execution: All commands executed through secure ElectronAPI bridge
  • Command History: Persistent command history with up/down arrow navigation (100 command limit)
  • Error Detection: Automatic error pattern detection for common development tools
  • Working Directory Sync: Terminal syncs with current project workspace directory
  • Process Management: Background process handling and session cleanup

Terminal Session Management​

Single Terminal Instance:

  • Session Tracking: Each command execution creates a tracked session ID
  • Background Process Support: Long-running processes (servers, watchers) run in background
  • Process Termination: Ctrl+C support for interrupting running commands
  • Session Cleanup: Automatic cleanup of completed processes and memory management
  • View Switch Handling: Proper process cleanup when switching between IDE views

Command Execution and Security​

Secure Command Execution​

Built-in Security Controls:

  • Command Validation: All commands validated through ShellExecutionService security layer
  • Safe Command Whitelist: Approved development tools (npm, git, node, python, etc.)
  • Environment Variable Protection: Secure environment variable handling
  • Path Resolution: Safe command path resolution with validation
  • Process Isolation: Commands executed in isolated processes with proper cleanup

Supported Development Tools:

  • Node.js Ecosystem: npm, yarn, pnpm commands with full functionality
  • Git Integration: All git commands with proper workspace context
  • Python Development: pip, python script execution, virtual environment support
  • Build Tools: Support for webpack, vite, and other JavaScript build tools
  • Version Managers: nvm, nvs support for Node.js version management

Intelligent Error Detection​

Real-Time Error Recognition:

  • Build Tool Errors: Automatic detection of webpack, vite, and compilation errors
  • Package Manager Issues: npm, yarn, pnpm error pattern recognition
  • Runtime Errors: JavaScript runtime error detection and highlighting
  • Git Operation Errors: Git command failure detection and reporting
  • AI Error Analysis: Detected errors can be sent for AI-powered debugging assistance

Terminal Appearance and Configuration​

VS Code-Style Theming​

Visual Design:

  • VS Code Dark Theme: Integrated VS Code-style dark theme with proper color scheme
  • ANSI Color Support: Full ANSI color code support for command output
  • Styled Terminal Prompt: Custom iTerm-style prompt with path and project information
  • Automatic Resizing: FitAddon integration for proper terminal sizing
  • Responsive Design: Terminal automatically adjusts to container size changes

Terminal Display Features:

  • Working Directory Display: Current working directory shown in terminal prompt
  • Project Context: Project name displayed in terminal title and prompt
  • Color-Coded Output: Error detection with red error highlighting
  • Cursor Management: Proper cursor positioning and movement handling
  • Text Selection: Mouse selection support for copying terminal output

Development Workflow Integration​

Project Context Awareness​

Workspace Integration:

  • Automatic Directory Navigation: Terminal starts in current project workspace directory
  • Project Detection: Automatic detection of project type for appropriate command suggestions
  • Working Directory Sync: Real-time synchronization with IDE workspace changes
  • Environment Context: Proper environment variable setup for project development
  • Path Management: Enhanced PATH resolution for Node.js and development tools

Error Detection and AI Assistance:

  • Automatic Error Detection: Real-time scanning of terminal output for error patterns
  • Error Pattern Recognition: Recognition of common development errors across tools
  • AI Integration: Detected errors can be sent to AI assistant for debugging help
  • Error Context: Command context provided with error details for better diagnosis
  • User-Controlled AI Fixes: AI assistance available on demand, not automatic

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