Terax
Lightweight terminal-first AI development environment.
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About Terax
Terax is listed in our coding category and is aimed at builders. Lightweight terminal-first AI development environment. Pricing, as the maker states it: Open source. Maturity: Mature. We last checked the official link on 2026-10-16.
What is Terax?
Terax is a lightweight, open-source, terminal-first AI development environment built on Tauri 2, Rust and React 19. It is about 7-8 MB on disk, with no telemetry and no account.
It combines a native PTY terminal with WebGL rendering, an agentic AI side panel that uses your own keys or fully local models, a code editor, file explorer, source control with a git graph and a web preview pane. Its maker says it is returning to active development, with a major v0.9.0 update in progress.
Sources: the official README and our directory listing, checked 2026-10-18. Official site: terax.app.
Who is Terax for?
Developers who want a small, private, terminal-centered workspace with an AI agent built in.
Terax at a glance
- Open source: Yes (Apache License 2.0)
- GitHub: crynta/terax-ai · 9,326 stars (as of Oct 21, 2026)
Key features
- Native terminal with WebGL rendering
- AI side panel with your own keys or local models
- Editor, file explorer and git graph
- No telemetry, no account
Terax FAQ
What is Terax?
Terax is a lightweight, open-source, terminal-first AI development environment built on Tauri 2, Rust and React 19. It is about 7-8 MB on disk, with no telemetry and no account.
Who is Terax for?
Developers who want a small, private, terminal-centered workspace with an AI agent built in.
Is Terax free?
Terax's pricing, as the maker states it: Open source. Open-source tools are free to use, though you may still pay for model API usage or a hosted plan. Check the official site for current plans.
Is Terax open source?
Yes. Terax is released under the Apache License 2.0, according to its GitHub repository.
What are alternatives to Terax?
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