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Gee-Code

The Terminal

Gee-Code is a CLI tool — it runs in any terminal. But it’s best experienced through The Terminal, a purpose-built desktop app designed specifically for AI-powered development.

Why The Terminal?

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The Terminal isn’t just a terminal emulator. It’s built for working with Gee-Code:

  • Session management — switch between sessions visually, see session history at a glance
  • File panels — browse and manage context files alongside your conversation
  • Approval UI — review and approve tool calls with clear diffs and previews
  • Timeline view — see the full history of what Gee-Code has done in your project
  • Git integration — visual git status, diffs, and commit workflows
  • Mode navigation — switch between Gees and modes from the sidebar

You can use Gee-Code in any terminal (iTerm, Warp, VS Code’s integrated terminal, etc.), but The Terminal gives you the richest experience.

Install The Terminal

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Download the latest version:

Install steps:

  • macOS: open the .dmg, drag The Terminal to Applications, then launch it
  • Windows: run The-Terminal-latest-win.exe, complete the installer, then launch it from Start Menu

If you haven’t installed Gee-Code yet, The Terminal will guide you through the setup process.

Using The Terminal

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When you open The Terminal, you’re dropped into a Gee-Code session. Everything you can do in the CLI works here, plus:

  • Sidebar shows your current session, active mode, and recent sessions
  • Context panel (toggle with the file icon) shows files in your current context
  • Approval prompts appear inline when Gee-Code wants to perform a sensitive action
  • Status bar shows the current model, token usage, and running tasks

Can I Use Just the CLI?

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Absolutely. Gee-Code is fully functional as a standalone CLI tool. The Terminal is optional — it enhances the experience but doesn’t add capabilities that aren’t available from the command line.

If you prefer your own terminal, just run gee-code directly.

Next Steps

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