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This environment provides a full Node.js runtime and NPM interface directly in your browser.

It supports a multi-instance terminal, allowing you to open multiple tabs to run a dev server in one and execute shell commands in another simultaneously.

Secure, sandboxed execution of Node.js, JavaScript and TypeScript.

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menus and viewports can be mvoed, left click and drag ( components that capture cursor use ctrl )
menus and viewports can be resized, right click and drag ( components that capture cursor use ctrl )

Quick Start

The terminal is already initialized and ready for commands.

Initialize a Project

Create a package.json to start managing your dependencies:

npm init -y

Install Packages

You can install any pure-JavaScript package from the npm registry:

npm install <package-name>

File System Basics

Use standard Unix commands to manage your workspace:

ls : List all files in the current directory.
pwd : Show the current path.
mkdir : Create a new directory.
rm : Remove a specific file.
cat : Display file contents in the terminal.

Running Applications

To execute your scripts, use the Node.js binary:

node index.js

If your code starts a web server (e.g., using Express), the environment will automatically detect the active port and provide a preview URL. In the ports sub-menu

Important Notes

Native Modules: Packages requiring C++ bindings (node-gyp) are not supported.
Browser Sandbox: You are limited by browser security. Outbound network requests must support CORS.
Volatility: This environment runs in-memory. Refreshing the browser will reset the file system unless you have manually exported your work.

Core Features

Native Performance: Powered by WebAssembly and SharedArrayBuffer.
Full NPM Support: Install and manage over 2 million packages.
Isolated Environment: Secure, sandboxed execution of JavaScript and TypeScript.
Multi-Tab Interface: Parallel processing for dev servers and CLI tools.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I run a database?

You can run in-memory databases like SQLite. For persistent databases, connect via API to external providers.

Is this a real Linux terminal?

It is a WASM-based Node.js environment that mimics a Linux shell. While it supports most POSIX commands, it is specifically optimized for Node.js workflows.

Can I use Git?

Git is supported through JavaScript-based implementations (like isomorphic-git), allowing for full version control within the browser sandbox.

Technical Specifications

Runtime: Node.js (WebContainer API)
Architecture: WebAssembly (WASM)
Security: Isolated Browser Sandbox
Protocol: Cross-Origin Isolated (COOP/COEP)

SEO Summary

This browser-based shell provides a high-concurrency Node.js environment. Developers can utilize a multi-tab terminal for full-stack JavaScript development, NPM package management, and real-time script execution without local installation. It is an ideal tool for sandboxed testing, educational coding environments, and rapid prototyping of Node.js applications.