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Wave Terminal

waveterm.devCLI tools & terminal

PulseGate's liveness check found it on 13 Sep 2026; it is registered on GitHub and has been in the index since 26 Jun 2026. How this is checked

Wave Terminal is an open-source terminal application for MacOS, Linux, and Windows that integrates file previews, editing, AI features, web browsing, and workspace organization. It supports SSH management, screen splitting, and remote file editing, making it ideal for developers seeking a powerful, modern terminal experience.

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Open SourceApache-2.0CLImacOSWindowsLinuxCloud-managed
Wave Terminal preview
Visit waveterm.dev
21.4kstars
1.1kforks
11features
2024since

Overview

6 features

Purpose: Enhances command-line productivity by integrating file management, AI, and workspace tools into a modern terminal.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Audience: Developers and power users

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Functions: collaboration

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Interfaces: API: indicated (inferred, not tested) · MCP: unknown · CLI: indicated (inferred, not tested) · Self-hosting: unknown

Recorded constraints: pricing: open_source · license: Apache-2.0 · platforms: DESKTOP, CLI · deployment: cli, macos, windows, linux, cloud_managed

Constraint provenance is unknown; confirm requirements with the publisher.

Record sources: waveterm.dev · github.com. These links do not verify the individual claims.

In the CLI tools & terminal space, Wave Terminal takes a focused approach. Inferred · not functionally tested: Enhances command-line productivity by integrating file management, AI, and workspace tools into a modern terminal. Inferred · not functionally tested: It is built as an open-source project for developers and power users. Basis unknown · not verified: Wave Terminal is open source under the Apache-2.0 license. Basis unknown · not verified: It runs on the command line, macOS, Windows, and Linux.

Wave Terminal first shipped in 2024. The project is developed in the open on GitHub with 21.4k stars and 65 commits in the last 90 days. Inferred · not functionally tested: Among its 6 catalogued features are file previews, file editing, and AI integration. Inferred · not functionally tested: Catalogued interfaces include a public API.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Tasks: Inferred · not functionally tested

  • File previews
  • File editing
  • AI integration
  • Web browsing
  • Workspace organization
  • SSH manager

Topics: Inferred · not functionally tested

Tags
ai-terminalworkspace-managementremote-file-editing
AI capabilities
Weights: Open

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Built with & integrations

Framework
React
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API
Runs on
CLImacOSWindowsLinuxCloud-managed

Trust & compliance

License
Apache-2.0
Public signals
HTTPSOpen SourceFree tierGitHub · ★ 21.4kActive maintenance

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Frequently asked questions about Wave Terminal

What is Wave Terminal?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Enhances command-line productivity by integrating file management, AI, and workspace tools into a modern terminal. It is catalogued under CLI tools & terminal on PulseGate.
Who should use Wave Terminal?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Wave Terminal is an open-source project built for developers and power users.
Is Wave Terminal free?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — Wave Terminal is open source under the Apache-2.0 license and free to use.
What platforms does Wave Terminal run on?
Basis unknown · not verified: Wave Terminal runs on the command line, macOS, Windows, and Linux.
Is Wave Terminal still active?
PulseGate's liveness check found it on 13 Sep 2026. Its GitHub repository shows 65 commits in the last 90 days.
How long has Wave Terminal been around?
Wave Terminal first shipped in 2024.
Is Wave Terminal open source?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — Wave Terminal is open source under the Apache-2.0 license, developed on GitHub.
Does Wave Terminal have an API or integrations?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Yes — Wave Terminal exposes a public API.

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