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matonhp5108/termiview

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★ 2JavaScriptAudience · ops devopsComplexity · 3/5LicenseSetup · moderate

TLDR

Termiview is a browser-based tool for managing files, running terminal commands, and monitoring server resources on remote machines, without needing a separate terminal app.

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    What it does
      Web-based file manager
      Run terminal in browser
      Monitor CPU memory GPU
      Preview files inline
    Tech stack
      Node.js
      JavaScript
      Docker
    Setup
      Docker recommended
      Auto-detects OS
      Needs Node.js 16+
    Use cases
      Manage remote servers
      Headless machine control
    Audience
      Developers
      Ops teams

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What do people build with it?

USE CASE 1

Manage files on a remote server through a browser without a separate terminal app.

USE CASE 2

Run shell commands on a headless machine from any device with a web browser.

USE CASE 3

Monitor CPU, memory, and GPU usage of a server in real time.

USE CASE 4

Preview text, image, and media files on a server without downloading them first.

What is it built with?

JavaScriptNode.jsDocker

How does it compare?

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LanguageJavaScriptJavaScriptJavaScript
Last pushed—2021-09-252021-02-06
Maintenance—DormantDormant
Setup difficultymoderateeasyeasy
Complexity3/51/52/5
Audienceops devopsresearcherdeveloper

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How do you get it running?

Difficulty · moderate Time to first run · 30min

Requires Node.js 16+ for manual install, or Docker for the recommended container setup.

Use freely for any purpose, including commercial use, as long as you keep the copyright notice.

In plain English

Termiview is a web application that lets you manage files and run terminal commands through your browser instead of connecting over a traditional text-only session. It is built with Node.js and runs natively on macOS and Linux, detecting which operating system it is on without extra configuration. The project positions itself as a single interface for the files, shells, and server monitoring tasks involved in running a headless or remote machine. Its main features include a file explorer where you can browse, upload, download, and manage files with drag-and-drop support. A built-in web terminal lets you run shell commands directly in the browser, so you do not need a separate terminal application. The app also offers real-time monitoring of CPU, memory, and GPU usage, plus the ability to preview text files, images, and media without downloading them first. Changes on disk appear in the explorer immediately, which keeps the view in sync with what is actually happening on the server. Installation is primarily done through Docker, and the README provides shell commands for both Linux and macOS. A helper script detects your operating system and sets the correct volume paths automatically. There is also a traditional install path for users who prefer not to use containers. A quick install script handles Node.js setup and registers a background service, using systemd on Linux and launchd on macOS so the app starts on login. Manual installation requires Node.js 16 or newer, Git, and NPM, after which you start the app and open localhost port 3000 in your browser. Updates work through GitHub Releases. The app checks for new releases when it starts and every five minutes afterward. When a newer release is available, it shows a notification with an option to update immediately or postpone. For Docker deployments the update pulls a matching published image and restarts. For native installs it checks out the release tag, installs dependencies, and restarts. The project is open source under the MIT license.

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Prompt 1
How do I install and run Termiview using Docker on my Linux server so I can manage files and run terminal commands from my browser?
Prompt 2
How do I manually install Termiview on macOS without Docker, and how do I set it up to start automatically on login?
Prompt 3
How does Termiview's auto-update feature work for Docker versus native installs, and how can I check for a new release?
Prompt 4
How do I use Termiview's file explorer to upload, download, and preview files on my remote machine?

Frequently asked questions

What is termiview?

Termiview is a browser-based tool for managing files, running terminal commands, and monitoring server resources on remote machines, without needing a separate terminal app.

What language is termiview written in?

Mainly JavaScript. The stack also includes JavaScript, Node.js, Docker.

What license does termiview use?

Use freely for any purpose, including commercial use, as long as you keep the copyright notice.

How hard is termiview to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated moderate, with roughly 30min to a first successful run.

Who is termiview for?

Mainly ops devops.

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