Modern AI with Retro Vibes
Experience the nostalgia of vintage computing aesthetics combined with cutting-edge AI capabilities in a sleek, privacy-focused interface.
Powerful Features
RetroTerminal combines nostalgic aesthetics with modern AI capabilities for a unique and powerful experience.
Vintage Themes
Choose from classic amber, green, blue and more CRT-style themes for authentic retro computing vibes.
File Upload
Seamlessly upload images and documents for Gemini to analyze, with support for multiple file formats.
Custom Personas
Customize system prompts to create unique AI personalities tailored to your specific needs.
Contextual Memory
Save and reload chat history to maintain context across sessions and continue conversations.
Offline-First
Progressive Web App design lets you install RetroTerminal locally for faster access and offline capabilities.
Keyboard Friendly
Optimized for keyboard warriors with shortcut support and typewriter-style animated text feedback.
Terminal Commands
RetroTerminal supports various commands to enhance your experience. Here are the key commands you can use:
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
| Basic Commands | |
| /help or /commands | Shows a list of all available commands and their descriptions. |
| /new or /newchat | Starts a new chat session, clearing the current conversation. |
| /settings | Opens the settings panel to configure AI parameters and preferences. |
| /history | Opens the conversation history panel to access saved chats. |
| /features or /info | Goes to the features page with product information. |
| UI Customization | |
| /zen | Toggles Zen mode for distraction-free typing with minimal UI elements. |
| /dark | Toggles dark mode for a completely black background. |
| /themes or /theme list | Lists all available terminal themes (amber, green, blue, etc.). |
| /theme switch [name] | Switches to a specific theme by name. |
| Persona Management | |
| /personas or /persona list | Lists all available AI personas you can use. |
| /persona switch [name] | Switches to a specific AI persona by name. |
| /persona create [name] | [prompt] | Creates a new persona with a custom system prompt. |
| /persona delete [name] | Deletes a custom persona by name. |
| Memory Management | |
| /memory | Toggles the memory feature on/off for context retention. |
| /memory view | Views the current persona's stored memories. |
| /memory clear | Clears all memories for the current persona. |
| /memory summarize | Manually summarizes the current chat for memory. |
Terminal Themes
Customize your experience with classic terminal color schemes that deliver nostalgic computing vibes.
AMBER
GREEN
BLUE
What Users Say
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Retro Terminal sounds like a breath of fresh air in the world of AI interfaces! The blend of nostalgia with customizable personas is such a unique approach. It's amazing to see so many people embracing this quirky yet functional idea.
Okay, you've officially made AI chats cool again! The retro UI is pure genius - finally an interface with actual personality. Love that it's lightweight yet packed with customization. That sarcastic hacker persona? Instant favorite.
This is awesome! The retro-futuristic terminal vibe combined with Gemini's speed makes for a fun and functional chat experience. Love the local-first design and full theme support — stylish, fast, and privacy-conscious.
About RetroTerminal
RetroTerminal is a lightweight web app that lets you chat with the latest Google Gemini models through a nostalgic terminal interface. Built with pure HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, it loads fast and keeps all your data on your device. Bring your own API key for higher rate limits, or just start chatting right away.
Ready to Experience RetroTerminal?
Launch now and start chatting with modern AI through a nostalgic interface. No account required, just bring your own API key.
Launch TerminalFrequently Asked Questions
Get answers to the most common questions about RetroTerminal.
RetroTerminal takes privacy seriously. Your API keys are stored securely with masking in localStorage, and the full key is only temporarily in sessionStorage. All chat data stays on your device, and you can delete history anytime. No data is shared with third parties.
No, a key is not required to use RetroTerminal. However, bringing your own API key is encouraged for better rate limits, especially during high traffic periods when the app might slow down. You can get a free key from Google AI Studio for the best experience.
RetroTerminal works directly in your browser with no installation needed. Simply bookmark the page for quick access anytime you want to use it.
RetroTerminal is built with vanilla JavaScript, HTML, and CSS with no frameworks. It uses the Google Gemini API to provide AI capabilities while maintaining a lightweight, fast experience with that authentic retro feel.