TUI
Use the terminal user interface when you want a compact session.
The TUI is the terminal-native NextOS interface. It is useful when you are already working in a shell, pairing inside a terminal, or running on a remote machine.
Start
cd /path/to/projectnextosType a prompt and press Enter. Use @ to reference files and / to open command actions.
Core slash commands
| Command | Use |
|---|---|
/init | Create or refresh project instructions. |
/help | Open command help. |
/sessions | Resume or switch sessions. |
/share | Create a share link for a session. |
/undo / /redo | Move through agent-applied changes when supported. |
/models | Change model. |
/providers | Connect providers. |
/mcp | Toggle MCP tools. |
/themes | Change terminal theme. |
Shell output in context
Start a message with ! to run a command and feed the output into the session:
!bun test --timeout 30000Use this for small checks. Long-running or risky shell work should still be reviewed through permissions.