null-terminal 0.0.2

A next-generation AI-integrated TUI terminal emulator.

Null Terminal

"Shell in the Void."

[!NOTE] Null Terminal is under active development and not yet officially released. Features and APIs may change.

Null is a next-generation TUI (Terminal User Interface) designed for the modern AI-integrated workflow. Built on Textual, it blends the raw power of the command line with the intelligence of LLMs, all wrapped in a sleek, cyber-noir aesthetic.

📖 Documentation

• User Guide: Comprehensive guide with commands, shortcuts, and configuration.
• Architecture: System design, event loops, and state management.
• Development: Setup, contributing, and extending the codebase.

✨ Features

• AI Integration: Seamless chat with OpenAI, Ollama, LM Studio, and more.
• Input Modes: Switch between shell and AI modes with ease.
• Context Awareness: Smartly manages files and conversation history.
• Local Tool Use: AI can run commands, read files, and analyze code directly.
• MCP Support: Connect to Model Context Protocol servers for extended tool capabilities.
• Chain of Thought: Visualize the reasoning process of advanced models (e.g., DeepSeek R1).
• Cyber-Noir Aesthetics: Beautiful, customizable themes and animations.

🚀 Quick Start

Install via pipx

pipx install null-terminal
null

Run with Docker

docker run -it ghcr.io/starhound/null:latest

From Source (Development)

git clone https://github.com/starhound/null.git
cd null
uv sync
uv run main.py

Configure

Type /settings to configure your AI provider, or press F3 to change theme.

🎬 Demo

⌨️ Key Controls

Shortcut	Action
Ctrl+Space	Toggle AI/CLI mode
Ctrl+P	Command palette
Ctrl+C	Cancel or quit
F1	Help screen
F2	Select model
F3	Change theme
F4	Select provider

See full shortcut reference for more.

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