WinkTerm
VerifiedAI that joins your terminal as a real-time collaborator in the same PTY.
What is WinkTerm?
WinkTerm is an open-source agent that shares a single PTY with the user so both can edit and execute commands in the same terminal window. It supports in-terminal queries, a sidebar chat interface, and multi-tab SSH connections with built-in file transfer.
The system streams responses, queues follow-ups, and resumes interrupted output after refreshes or restarts. An authenticated HTTP endpoint allows external agents to drive terminals, run commands across hosts, and manage sessions that appear as ordinary tabs.
It targets developers and power users who need contextual AI help inside live shells without switching windows or copying text, while keeping full user control over every executed line.
What you can build with WinkTerm
Fixing command errors on the fly
Type a mistaken command, then prefix a question with # to receive an explanation and pre-filled correction that you can edit or run immediately.
Managing multiple remote servers
Open SSH tabs and let an external agent orchestrate checks or file operations across hosts while all activity stays visible in normal terminal tabs.
Maintaining persistent troubleshooting sessions
Continue conversations after reconnects or restarts thanks to saved history and server-side tracking of active response streams.
Install WinkTerm
/plugin marketplace add Cznorth/winkterm
/plugin install winkterm-remote@winkterm- 1Clone the repository from GitHub.
- 2Review and adjust settings in config.json.
- 3Start the service using the provided Docker Compose file.
- 4Open the web interface or desktop client and connect with your access key if required.
- 5Begin a terminal session and type # followed by a question to interact with the agent.
WinkTerm: pros & cons
Pros
- +Direct PTY sharing removes copy-paste friction and keeps context intact.
- +External agent API enables automation of SSH and terminal tasks from other tools.
- +Persistent history and streaming resume survive disconnects and restarts.
- +SSH tabs and file transfer are integrated without leaving the interface.
Cons
- –Requires running a local server and managing Docker or manual setup.
- –Web access depends on an access key while the desktop client does not.
- –Advanced features like agent orchestration assume familiarity with the API.
Frequently asked questions
It writes directly into the shared PTY so the AI and user edit the same input line, rather than suggesting commands in a separate pane.
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