Terminal
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Agent can execute terminal commands as part of its operations.Command Types
Agent executes terminal commands for installing dependencies, running build processes, executing tests, starting development servers, and running scripts.Features
Command Execution
Runs terminal commands with real-time output display. Supports multi-step command sequences.Auto-run Mode
When enabled, commands execute without confirmation. Safety guardrails can be configured to restrict certain operations.Output Monitoring
Agent monitors terminal output for error detection, process completion, and information extraction.Configuration
Terminal settings available in Agent modes:| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Enable Terminal | Allow Agent to execute terminal commands |
| Auto-run | Execute commands without manual confirmation |
| Auto-fix Errors | Automatically attempt to resolve command failures |
| Allow lists | Configure which commands are permitted to run automatically |
Terminal capabilities can be configured separately for each Agent mode.