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Dev tools · March 22, 2013

Multi-user web bash terminal built in Ruby

Super fast multi user pseudo bash Terminal in Node.js & SockJS - pocha/terminal-codelearn

Multi-user web bash terminal built in Ruby launched on March 22, 2013 with 26 votes, #102 of 671 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 13 years on.

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In plain words

This is a web-based bash terminal built with Node.js and SockJS that supports multiple users simultaneously. It allows developers to run bash-like commands through a browser interface without requiring local terminal access. The tool is designed for those who need remote command-line functionality in a web environment, making it useful for educational platforms, coding exercises, or collaborative development scenarios where shared terminal access is beneficial.

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