# 2026-05-19-tool-terminal
dir: 2026-05-19-tool-terminal

index: 2026-05-19-tool-terminal/.pi-map.index.md

## role
Implements a browser-based terminal interface for Docker containers using WebSocket bidirectional streaming with xterm.js frontend and docker exec PTY backend.
## files
- design.md | Design document specifying a web-based terminal interface for Docker containers using WebSocket bidirectional streaming with xterm.js frontend and docker exec PTY backend. | dep: WebSocket, Docker, xterm.js, asyncio, subprocess, fcntl, xterm-addon-fit, xterm-addon-web-links
- proposal.md | Proposes a browser-based terminal access system for Docker containers via WebSocket | dep: Docker, WebSocket, xterm.js, pseudo-TTY/PTY
- tasks.md | Project task tracking document for implementing a WebSocket-based terminal feature using xterm.js and Docker exec | dep: FastAPI, WebSocket, asyncio-subprocess, xterm.js, xterm-addon-fit, xterm-addon-web-links, docker, PTY, React/Next.js
## arch
Client-server architecture with WebSocket for real-time bidirectional communication, xterm.js for terminal emulation in the browser, and Docker exec API for PTY allocation to container processes.
## tags
xterm, docker, websocket, js, addon, design, web, terminal
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