Problem
The integrated terminal exists, but it is hard to discover from the UI.
I found it only after checking the repository documentation, where KEYBINDINGS.md documents terminal.toggle on mod+j along with other terminal actions such as terminal.new, terminal.split, and terminal.close.
From a user perspective, this makes the terminal feel hidden behind a keyboard shortcut rather than exposed as a first-class feature. If there is already a visual entry point somewhere in the UI, it is not discoverable enough.
Why this matters
A built-in terminal is an important capability. When it is only discoverable through documentation or shortcuts, new users can easily assume the app does not have one at all.
Suggested improvements
- Add a visible menu entry such as
View -> Toggle Terminal
- Add a toolbar or sidebar button for opening the terminal
- Surface
Toggle Terminal more prominently in the command palette or onboarding
- Consider showing the shortcut in the UI once the feature is discovered
Reference
KEYBINDINGS.md currently documents mod+j for terminal.toggle.
Problem
The integrated terminal exists, but it is hard to discover from the UI.
I found it only after checking the repository documentation, where
KEYBINDINGS.mddocumentsterminal.toggleonmod+jalong with other terminal actions such asterminal.new,terminal.split, andterminal.close.From a user perspective, this makes the terminal feel hidden behind a keyboard shortcut rather than exposed as a first-class feature. If there is already a visual entry point somewhere in the UI, it is not discoverable enough.
Why this matters
A built-in terminal is an important capability. When it is only discoverable through documentation or shortcuts, new users can easily assume the app does not have one at all.
Suggested improvements
View -> Toggle TerminalToggle Terminalmore prominently in the command palette or onboardingReference
KEYBINDINGS.mdcurrently documentsmod+jforterminal.toggle.