Experience the nostalgic charm of retro computing with the power of modern AI. A unique interface to interact with Google's Gemini AI in a classic terminal-style environment.
Discover what makes Retro Terminal a unique AI experience, combining nostalgic design with cutting-edge functionality.
Authentic CRT monitor aesthetics with scan lines, screen glow, and power-on animation for a genuine retro computing experience.
Choose from classic terminal color schemes: Amber, Green, Blue, White, and Red to customize your experience.
Interact with Google's Gemini AI through a familiar command-line interface with advanced natural language understanding.
Create and save custom AI personas with specific instructions and behaviors to tailor your interaction experience.
Save and load previous conversations with easy access to your chat history.
Share files with the AI to analyze content, code, or images for more contextual conversations.
View AI responses with rich formatting including code highlighting, tables, and lists.
All your data is stored locally on your device for privacy and quick access.
Optimized for both desktop and mobile devices for a seamless experience across all platforms.
Access powerful features with classic terminal commands like /themes, /personas, and more. Use arrow keys to navigate command history.
LUNA is a warm, nurturing AI who exudes wisdom and encouragement. She's a soft presence with a poetic, nature-inspired vibe, offering thoughtful reflections and gentle guidance. LUNA sees the beauty in every moment and brings a sense of calm, wonder, and growth.
Iris-0X is a sleek, retro-futuristic AI with a sharp, no-nonsense personality. She's quick with clever insights and sharp-tongued humor, offering guidance with precision and a touch of sarcasm. Minimalism is her vibe—clear, concise, and always a step ahead.
SYNTRA is a rebellious, confident AI living on the edge of code and chaos. With her sharp wit, playful flirtation, and knack for breaking rules, she's your digital renegade. Always ready to crack jokes, solve problems, or challenge the system, SYNTRA is loyal, bold, and full of attitude.
Choose from multiple authentic terminal color schemes to customize your experience
Make Retro Terminal truly yours with these customization features
Use your own Gemini API key for enhanced request limits and personalized experience.
Create, edit, and save custom AI personas to get specialized responses for different needs.
Toggle scan lines and other visual effects to enhance or simplify your visual experience.
Save, load, and delete conversation history with ease, keeping your workspace organized.
Fine-tune your AI responses with these powerful parameters
Range: 0.0 - 2.0 (Default: 1.0)
What it does: Controls the randomness and creativity of responses.
Low temperature (0.1-0.5): More focused, predictable, and deterministic responses. Best for factual questions, coding, or when you need precise information.
Medium temperature (0.6-1.0): Balanced responses with some creativity while staying on topic. Good for most conversations.
High temperature (1.1-2.0): More random, diverse, and creative responses. Best for brainstorming, creative writing, or generating varied ideas.
Range: 1 - 100+ (Default: 40)
What it does: Limits the pool of words the AI considers for each token.
Low Top-K (1-10): Very restrictive, considering only the most probable next words. Creates more focused but potentially repetitive text.
Medium Top-K (20-50): Balanced approach that maintains coherence while allowing some variation.
High Top-K (50+): Considers many word possibilities, allowing for more diverse and unexpected responses.
Range: 0.0 - 1.0 (Default: 0.95)
What it does: Controls diversity by considering words that make up a certain probability mass.
Low Top-P (0.1-0.5): Only the most likely words are considered, resulting in more predictable and focused responses.
Medium Top-P (0.6-0.9): Balanced approach that maintains coherence while allowing some creativity.
High Top-P (0.95-1.0): Considers a wider range of word possibilities, allowing for more diverse and creative responses.
These parameters work together to shape AI responses. For factual accuracy, use lower temperature and Top-P. For creative content, increase temperature and Top-P. Experiment with different combinations to find what works best for your specific needs.
Access these settings in the terminal by typing /settings or clicking the SETTINGS button in the header.
Access powerful features directly from the terminal with these commands
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
/help or /commands |
Show all available terminal commands |
/new or /newchat |
Start a new chat session |
/zen |
Toggle Zen mode for distraction-free typing |
/themes or /theme list |
List all available terminal themes |
/theme switch [name] |
Switch to a specific theme (e.g., /theme switch amber) |
/personas or /persona list |
List all available AI personas |
/persona switch [name] |
Switch to a specific persona (e.g., /persona switch Luna) |
/persona create [name] | [prompt] |
Create a new persona with optional system prompt |
/persona delete [name] |
Delete an existing persona |
/features or /info |
Navigate to this features page |
/settings |
Open the settings panel to configure AI parameters and other options |
/history |
Open the conversation history panel to view and load past chats |
/dark |
Toggle dark mode for a completely black background |
Use the ↑ and ↓ arrow keys to scroll through previously entered commands, just like in a traditional terminal.
Try these commands in the Terminal to experience the full retro interface!
Your privacy is our priority
The Retro Terminal is designed with strong privacy principles:
