Terminal CLI Template

A simple, clean terminal-based CLI template with a web interface. Perfect for building command-line applications with a retro terminal aesthetic.

Features

• 🖥️ Retro terminal interface
• ⌨️ Command-line interface
• 🎨 Customizable styling
• 📱 Responsive design
• 🚀 Built with Express.js

Getting Started

Installation

npm install

Running the Application

npm start

Or for development with auto-reload:

npm run dev

The application will be available at http://localhost:3000

Built-in Commands

• /help - Show available commands
• /clear - Clear the terminal screen
• /time - Display current time
• /echo <text> - Echo back the text

Keyboard Shortcuts

• Ctrl+L - Clear display
• Ctrl+C - Clear input
• Page Up/Down - Scroll through output
• Ctrl+End - Scroll to bottom
• Ctrl+Home - Scroll to top

Customization

Adding New Commands

Edit server.js and add your command handlers in the /api/command endpoint:

else if (command === '/mycommand') {
  res.json({ 
    type: 'response', 
    message: 'Your response here' 
  });
}

Styling

Customize the terminal appearance by editing public/style.css:

• Change colors in the CSS variables
• Modify fonts and sizes
• Adjust terminal dimensions

Project Structure

├── server.js          # Express server and command handlers
├── package.json       # Dependencies and scripts
├── public/
│   ├── index.html     # Terminal UI
│   ├── script.js      # Client-side logic
│   └── style.css      # Terminal styling
└── README.md          # This file

License

MIT