Terminal
v2.4.1Terminal is an AI agent skill in the Code & Compute category. Execute shell commands, manage processes, install packages, and interact with the system safely.
npx agentmag add terminalAbout
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
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Add Terminal to your agent
One command to install. Works with all major coding agents.
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