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Gee-Code Plug-In

import { Aside, Tabs, TabItem } from ‘@astrojs/starlight/components’;

Gee-Code is an AI-powered coding assistant that brings agentic capabilities to The Terminal. Unlike traditional AI chat interfaces, Gee-Code can see your running application, execute commands, and work alongside you in the workspace.

What is Gee-Code?

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Gee-Code integrates an AI agent directly into The Terminal, giving it:

  • Browser Visibility — See your running app through the Browser panel
  • Terminal Access — Run commands and see output in real-time
  • File System Access — Read and modify project files
  • Git Integration — Commit, branch, and manage version control

Installation

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Terminal window
# Using Homebrew
brew tap mj12ep/the-terminal
brew install the-terminal


# Or download from GitHub
curl -L -o the-terminal.dmg https://github.com/mj12ep/the-terminal/releases/latest/download/the-terminal.dmg
Terminal window
# Using winget
winget install TheTerminal


# Or download from GitHub
Invoke-WebRequest -Uri "https://github.com/mj12ep/the-terminal/releases/latest/download/TheTerminal-Setup.exe" -OutFile "TheTerminal-Setup.exe"

Configuration

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Gee-Code requires minimal configuration. On first launch, you’ll be prompted to:

  1. Connect your AI provider — Choose from supported providers (Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, etc.)
  2. Set your API key — Enter your API credentials
  3. Configure your model — Select your preferred model

Using Gee-Code

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The Gee Tab

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The Gee tab in the File Panel provides access to Gee-Code’s features:

FeatureDescription
ChatConversational interface with your AI
ModesSwitch between different agent behaviors
MemoryPersistent context across sessions

Keyboard Shortcuts

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ShortcutAction
Cmd/Ctrl + Up/DownCycle through Gee modes
Cmd/Ctrl + GFocus Gee-Code chat
EscapeCancel current operation

Modes

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Gee-Code supports different modes that define how the AI agent behaves:

ModeDescription
GeneralBalanced assistance for any task
CodeFocused on code generation and refactoring
DebugAssists with debugging and troubleshooting
ResearchExplores codebases and documents

Gee-Code Specific Panels

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When Gee-Code is active, additional panels become available:

  • Canvas Panel — Visual workspace for AI-generated content
  • Observability Panel — AI-powered debugging and performance insights

Troubleshooting

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API Connection Issues

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If Gee-Code can’t connect to your AI provider:

  1. Verify your API key is correct in Settings
  2. Check your network connection
  3. Ensure your provider’s API is not rate-limited

Panel Not Loading

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If the Gee-specific panels don’t appear:

  1. Confirm Gee-Code is installed
  2. Restart The Terminal
  3. Check the console for errors (View > Developer > JavaScript Console)

Next Steps

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