Terminal Touch Interface | Multilsh
Terminal Touch Interface | Multilsh
This video demonstrates Multilsh, a touch-friendly terminal interface for Linux.
Multilsh provides an alternative way to interact with the command line using touch gestures, making terminal usage more accessible on touchscreen devices and tablets running Linux - particularly useful for Linux phones like the Librem 5.
The Problem
Traditional terminal interfaces are designed for keyboards and mice. On touch devices like Linux phones, typing commands can be cumbersome with on-screen keyboards, and navigating command history or completing commands requires awkward taps.
The Solution: Multilsh
Multilsh reimagines the terminal interface for touch:
- Touch-optimized controls - Large, tap-friendly buttons and gestures
- Terminal keyboard integration - Designed to work well with on-screen keyboards
- Full terminal functionality - All the power of a standard shell
Source Code
The project is open source and available for you to use and contribute to:
Repository: Multilsh on Bitbucket
Why This Matters
As Linux phones become more viable for daily use, we need interfaces that work well with touch input. Multilsh is one approach to making the command line accessible to Linux phone users without sacrificing the power that terminal users expect.
Full Documentation
For complete details and documentation:
Terminal Touch Interface Blog Post