Terminus

A Windows-based terminal designed to replace the full desktop, combining terminal and desktop features for a modern, efficient user experience.

Features

• Widget Support: Add clocks, system monitors, calendars, and personalize their look and layout
• File Explorer: Integrated Yazi for seamless file management within the terminal
• Vim-Like Navigation: Modal editing and keyboard-centric controls, reducing mouse dependency
• Tiling and Transparency: Organizes windows in a grid and supports see-through effects
• Custom Taskbar: Manages apps and notifications, adapting to multiple monitors
• Lua Scripting: Customize behavior and key bindings using Lua scripts
• Fast Search: Advanced indexing for quick access to files and applications

Technical Implementation

• Core: Written in C++ for high performance with low resource usage
• GUI: Built with wxWidgets (Cross-Platform C++ GUI Library)
• Terminal: Uses TerminalWx (WxWidgets Terminal Widget)
• Scripting: Embedded Lua interpreter for customization and extensions
• Indexing: Custom file indexing service for fast search capabilities

Requirements

• Windows 10/11 (64-bit)
• 2GB RAM minimum (4GB recommended)
• 100MB disk space
• Modern CPU (Intel Core i3 or equivalent)

Building from Source

Prerequisites

• Visual Studio 2019 or newer with C++ support
• CMake 3.15 or newer
• wxWidgets 3.2 or newer
• Lua 5.4

Build Steps

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone <https://github.com/NAME0x0/Terminus.git>
   cd Terminus

2. Create a build directory:

   mkdir build
   cd build

3. Generate build files:

   cmake ..

4. Build the project:

   cmake --build . --config Release

5. Run the application:

   ./bin/Terminus

Project Structure

• src/ - Source files
• include/ - Header files
• lib/ - Third-party libraries
• res/ - Resources (icons, themes, etc.)
• docs/ - Documentation
• tests/ - Test files

License

See the LICENSE file for details.