TermStation

What TermStation is

TermStation is a web-based terminal session manager with an API. Its configurable templates define command-line commands and arguments, then use them to build forms for creating sessions. It also provides scratch pads for sessions and workspaces, session links, and file generation through macros and includes.

TermStation can launch commands in containers and route HTTP access to container-hosted web servers through a reverse tunnel. It supports multiple users, role-based access control, and session sharing. The maker describes configurable code-forge integrations, with GitHub enabled by default, and shows installation demonstrations for Claude, Codex, and Cursor in a container. The project is open source under the MIT license and is labeled pre-alpha.

The maker lists Ubuntu 22.04 or later or Rocky Linux 10 or later, Node.js 22 or later, and Docker or Podman among backend requirements. Authentication is supported, but the maker says it is not hardened for untrusted networks and advises against exposing the frontend and backend publicly. Session data accumulates and must be removed manually until automatic cleanup is implemented. TermStation supports browser access, Windows, macOS, and Linux desktops, and Android mobile access.

Who it suits

TermStation may suit developers or teams who want to define reusable terminal sessions, run commands in containers, and share sessions with role-based access. It is aimed at users comfortable with a pre-alpha project, the stated backend requirements, and the maker’s network exposure guidance.

Limits

TermStation is labeled pre-alpha. Authentication is not hardened for untrusted networks, and session data needs manual deletion until automatic cleanup is implemented.

Getting started

1. Visit the TermStation website or repository.
2. Prepare a backend on Ubuntu 22.04+ or Rocky Linux 10+ with Node.js 22+ and Docker or Podman.
3. Set up the web-based terminal session manager and API.
4. Configure templates with the CLI commands and arguments for your sessions.
5. Use the available session and workspace tools, container commands, and sharing features.
6. Review the maker’s authentication guidance before deciding how to expose the frontend and backend.

Verdict

Choose TermStation if you want an open-source terminal session manager with configurable command templates, container support, and collaboration features. Look elsewhere if you need software labeled beyond pre-alpha, hardened authentication for untrusted networks, or automatic session data cleanup.