Winkterm
Install WinkTerm when you want an AI collaborator in the same terminal PTY instead of a side chat that only suggests commands.
Overview
WinkTerm is a plugin marketplace for the Build phase that lists an AI terminal collaborator sharing your PTY session instead of suggesting commands in chat.
What is this marketplace?
- AI types in the same PTY as you—not a separate command-suggestion chat
- Docker Compose deploy path for running the stack
- TypeScript and Python codebase for terminal session sharing
- MIT-licensed open project with promo and social badges on the repo
- Marketplace lists 1 plugin
- MIT license; TypeScript/Python implementation
- Docker Compose deployment documented in repository
Community signal: 12 GitHub stars.
What problem does it solve?
Sidecar chatbots break flow because you re-type commands, lose shell context, and never truly pair in the same session.
Who is it for?
Solo builders who live in the terminal and want Claude-class agents to co-edit commands and output in real time, especially with Dockerized dev environments.
Skip if: Teams that only need occasional command snippets from chat or builders who do not use terminal-first workflows.
What do I get? / Deliverables
After adding WinkTerm, your agent can work inside the same terminal stream so builds, logs, and fixes stay in one shared workspace.
- Registered WinkTerm marketplace plugin (1 plugin bundle)
- Runnable shared-terminal stack per project README
- Ongoing co-editing session inside your PTY
Plugins in this marketplace
1 plugin — install individually after you add the marketplace.
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Journey fit
Shared-session terminal AI is core builder tooling while you ship code and run commands locally or in Docker. Fits agent-tooling because it extends how Claude (or similar) operates inside your dev shell, not a one-off app feature.
How it compares
Shared-terminal agent plugin, not a standalone MCP database or a skills.sh methodology pack.
Common Questions / FAQ
Who is Winkterm for?
WinkTerm is for developers and indie builders who want AI to collaborate inside their actual terminal session rather than in a separate suggestions panel.
When should I use Winkterm?
Use WinkTerm during Build when you are running servers, scripts, or Docker workflows and need the agent to see and share the same PTY output as you.
How do I add Winkterm to my agent?
Add the Cznorth/Winkterm marketplace plugin in Claude Code (or your agent’s marketplace UI), then follow the repo’s Docker Compose or local setup to attach the shared terminal session.