Wave Terminal

Wave Terminal is an open-source terminal that integrates file previews, file editing, AI, and web browsing.

Wave Terminal is an open-source, cross-platform terminal designed to stop context switching by bringing workspace context directly into the command line. It integrates file previews, file editing, AI features, an inline web browser, and workspace organization tools. Users can manage remote machines and servers using the built-in SSH connection manager with WSL support, split screens, and arrange terminals, editors, and web views into custom dashboards. The built-in GUI editor provides VSCode-like file editing with syntax highlighting and mouse support for remote files. Additionally, it supports inline previews for images, markdown, audio, video, HTML, and CSV files while storing all data locally.

Wave Terminal at a glance

Best for: Software engineer
Runs on: macOS, Windows, Linux
Pricing: Free
Released: June 2022
Category: AI coding tool
Website: waveterm.dev

Key features

Inline file previews for images, markdown, and media
Built-in VSCode-like GUI editor for remote files
Inline web browser for documentation and dashboards
SSH connection manager for remote machines and clusters
Screen splitting and workspace layout organization
Graphical widgets and stickers for dashboards
Custom HTML widget building with CLI data population

Use it for

Managing remote servers and clusters via SSH
Editing remote files with syntax highlighting
Browsing documentation and GitHub inline
Building custom dashboards with CLI data

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