Wave Terminal is a modern, open-source terminal application designed to enhance developer productivity by integrating multiple tools directly into the command-line interface. It aims to reduce context switching by bringing essential functionalities into a single workspace.
Key Features:
- File Previews & Editing: Inline preview of images, markdown, audio/video, HTML, CSVs, and more, with a built-in VSCode-like editor for remote file editing.
- AI Integration: Native AI capabilities to assist with command-line tasks and workflows.
- Web Browsing: Built-in web browser for accessing GitHub, StackOverflow, dashboards, and web applications without leaving the terminal.
- Workspace Organization: Screen splitting, layouts, and dashboard creation with customizable widgets and stickers.
- Remote Machine Management: SSH connection manager with WSL support for switching between remote servers and clusters.
- Cross-Platform Support: Available for macOS (Apple Silicon and Intel), Linux (Snap, AppImage, .deb, .rpm, .zip, pacman), and Windows (64-bit and 32-bit).
- Customization: Themes, styles, and shareable dashboard layouts.
- Data Privacy: All data stored locally with no login required, ensuring sensitive information remains on your network.
Target Users: Developers, system administrators, and technical professionals who frequently use the command line and seek to streamline their workflow with integrated tools.
Unique Selling Points: Wave Terminal combines traditional terminal functionality with modern features like AI assistance, inline web browsing, and graphical widgets, all within an open-source, privacy-focused application. It eliminates the need to switch between multiple applications by providing a unified environment for command-line operations, file management, and web access.

