Local Terminal
BShellX Pro provides local terminal for executing commands on your local machine.
What is Local Terminal
Local terminal allows you to:
- Execute local commands
- Run scripts
- Manage local files
- Use local tools
Opening Local Terminal
From Main Interface
Open local terminal:
- Click "Local Terminal" button
- New terminal tab opens
- Ready for commands
From Connection List
Quick access:
- Right-click in connection list
- Select "Open Local Terminal"
- Terminal opens
Using Local Terminal
Execute Commands
Run local commands:
- Type command
- Press Enter
- See output
Run Scripts
Execute scripts:
- Navigate to script directory
- Run script file
- Monitor output
File Operations
Manage files:
- List files
- Copy/move files
- Delete files
Terminal Features
Multiple Tabs
Open multiple terminals:
- Each tab is independent
- Switch between tabs
- Close tabs individually
Command History
Access previous commands:
- Press Up arrow
- Browse history
- Re-execute commands
Copy/Paste
Copy and paste:
- Select text
- Copy to clipboard
- Paste commands
Integration with SSH
File Transfer
Use local terminal with SFTP:
- Upload files
- Download files
- Manage transfers
Command Snippets
Send snippets to local terminal:
- Select snippet
- Send to terminal
- Execute locally
Terminal Settings
Shell Selection
Choose shell:
- Bash
- Zsh
- PowerShell (Windows)
- Command Prompt (Windows)
Environment Variables
Set environment:
- Configure PATH
- Set variables
- Load profiles
Best Practices
- Use appropriate shell for your OS
- Keep terminal organized
- Use snippets for common tasks
- Save important commands
Related Documentation
- SSH Connection - SSH terminal features
- Code Snippets - Save common commands