Linux Terminal Server

The Terminal provides full access to an isolated Ubuntu environment running inside the server's Docker container. Run commands, install packages, manage processes and work with the same filesystem accessible by VS Code and the File Manager.

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Highlights

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Native Ubuntu

Full bash shell in Ubuntu 22.04 with apt, git, node, python3 and more.

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WebSocket

Real-time connection with minimal latency via WebSocket.

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Shared Filesystem

Same files as Finder and VS Code in /app/disks/.

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Multiple Sessions

Open multiple terminal windows simultaneously.

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Getting Started

1. Connect to your RoqueOS Server
2. Open the Terminal app from the Launchpad
3. You'll be in the /home/user/ directory of the Ubuntu container

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Available Environment

The server's Ubuntu container comes pre-configured with:

Tool	Description
bash	Default shell
apt	Ubuntu package manager
git	Version control
node / npm	JavaScript runtime (Node.js 20)
python3 / pip	Python runtime
curl / wget	File download
nano / vim	Terminal text editors
htop	Interactive process monitor
ssh	SSH client to connect to other servers

Install Additional Packages

sudo apt update
sudo apt install -y package-name

PERSISTENCE NOTE

Packages installed via apt do not persist between container restarts. For permanent tools, consider adding them to a custom Dockerfile or startup scripts.

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Accessing Your Volumes

Mapped disks from the host are available at /app/disks/:

ls /app/disks/
cd /app/disks/Projects
echo "Hello from Terminal!" > /app/disks/Documents/hello.txt

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Use Cases

Development

cd /app/disks/Projects
git clone https://github.com/user/my-project.git
cd my-project && npm install && npm run dev

Server Administration

htop          # Monitor system resources
df -h         # Check disk usage
ps aux        # View running processes

Automation

cat > backup.sh << 'EOF'
#!/bin/bash
tar -czf /app/disks/Backups/backup-$(date +%Y%m%d).tar.gz /app/disks/Projects
echo "Backup complete!"
EOF
chmod +x backup.sh && ./backup.sh

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Tips

QUICK TIPS

• Use Ctrl+C to cancel a running command
• Use Tab to auto-complete file names and commands
• Use Ctrl+L to clear the screen
• Use ↑↓ arrows to navigate command history
• Resize the terminal window and it adjusts automatically