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Rust Terminal Forge

Browser-based terminal emulator that marries a React front end with a Rust-powered execution core.

Signal

Project Signal

  • Status: Experimental, actively prototyping
  • Focus: Secure, sandboxed terminals in the browser
  • Stack: React, TypeScript, Vite, Rust backend exposed via WebAssembly/websocket bridge
  • Ideal For: Builders exploring hybrid Rust + frontend architectures

Onboarding Checklist

  1. Install dependencies for the React client (pnpm install) and start it with pnpm dev.
  2. Build/run the Rust backend (see server/ instructions) to expose websocket connections for the terminal stream.
  3. Configure .env values for allowed commands and API keys, then open the browser UI to connect to the local server.

Highlights

  • Full terminal emulation rendered via React with caret, cursor, and theme support.
  • Rust backend enforces command safelists while streaming output efficiently to the browser.
  • Responsive layout keeps touch bars and keyboard shortcuts usable on tablets.

Core Scenarios

  • Remote labs: Offer sandboxed terminals for demos or onboarding labs without exposing SSH.
  • Hybrid stack experiments: Prototype Rust + TypeScript interop patterns for other projects.
  • Security research: Test enforcement of allowed commands, rate limits, and session isolation.

Documentation Map

  • Quick Start

    Dev environment, scripts, and dual frontend/backend boot sequence.

    Open Guide

  • :material-terminal:{ .lg .middle } Terminal Details

    Architecture notes covering websocket streaming and security controls.

    Explore Details

  • Known Issues

    Track experimental limitations and open bugs.

    View Issues