What is WebTTY?
WebTTY is a web-based terminal emulator and console that runs in the browser. It provides users with access to command lines and text user interfaces without needing to install additional software or terminal emulators locally.
Some key features of WebTTY include:
- Runs fully in the browser using JavaScript, HTML5 and WebSocket technologies
- Supports Linux/UNIX, old BBS and other text-based interfaces
- Provides common terminal emulation features like color schemes, scrollback buffer, custom key mappings, etc.
- Allows access from any device with a modern web browser like a computer, tablet or phone
- Ideal for providing technical support, running CLI apps, or accessing servers and devices remotely
- Available as a standalone web app or can be easily integrated into existing web apps
- Open source and self-hosted, or used as a service
Overall, WebTTY makes it easy to access text-based interfaces through a browser without plugins, extensions or client software installs. It brings command line access and text terminal emulation to the web-based world.