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Terminal

v2.4.1
agentmag · Code & Compute
28.9K installs967 starsMITUpdated 2026-04-22

Execute shell commands, manage processes, install packages, and interact with the system safely.

shellbashterminalclisystem
npx agentmag add terminal

About

The Terminal skill gives your agent shell access with guardrails. It can run commands, pipe outputs, manage background processes, install packages, and interact with system services — all within configurable safety boundaries.

Designed for agents that need to do real work on a machine: deploying code, running tests, managing infrastructure, or automating system administration tasks. Supports bash, zsh, and PowerShell.

Capabilities

  • Execute shell commands with full output capture
  • Background process management
  • Package installation (apt, brew, pip, npm)
  • Environment variable management
  • Configurable command allowlists and blocklists
  • Support for bash, zsh, and PowerShell

Compatible agents

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Add Terminal to your agent

One command to install. Works with all major coding agents.

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