# Wave Terminal
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Wave is an open-source AI-native terminal built for seamless workflows.
Wave isn't just another terminal emulator; it's a rethink on how terminals are built. Wave combines command line with the power of the open web to help veteran CLI users and new developers alike.
- Inline renderers to cut down on context switching. Render code, images, markdown, and CSV files without ever leaving the terminal.
- Persistent sessions that can restore state across network disconnections and reboots
- Searchable contextual command history across all remote sessions (saved locally)
- Workspaces, tabs, and command blocks to keep you organized
- CodeEdit, to edit local and remote files with a VSCode-like inline editor
- AI Integration with ChatGPT (or ChatGPT compatible APIs) to help write commands and get answers inline
## Installation
Wave Terminal works with MacOS and Linux.
Install Wave Terminal from: [www.waveterm.dev/download](https://www.waveterm.dev/download)
Also available as a homebrew cask for MacOS:
```
brew install --cask wave
```
## Links
- Homepage — https://www.waveterm.dev
- Download Page — https://www.waveterm.dev/download
- Documentation — https://docs.waveterm.dev/
- Blog — https://blog.waveterm.dev/
- Quick Start Guide — https://docs.waveterm.dev/quickstart/
- Discord Community — https://discord.gg/XfvZ334gwU
## Building from Source
- [MacOS Build Instructions](./BUILD.md)
- [Linux Build Instructions](./build-linux.md)
## Contributing
Wave uses Github Issues for issue tracking.
Find more information in our [Contributions Guide](CONTRIBUTING.md), which includes:
- [Ways to contribute](CONTRIBUTING.md#contributing-to-wave-terminal)
- [Contribution guidelines](CONTRIBUTING.md#before-you-start)
## License
Wave Terminal is licensed under the Apache-2.0 License. For more information on our dependencies, see [here](./acknowledgements/README.md).
