MetaTerm
…is a prompt like user interface enabling running multiple terminal applications at the same time while preserving the sequence of execution. This functionality is controllable in a vim like way in respect of both keybindings and a mode based paradigm.
MetaTerm is implemented in QML and uses QMLTermWidget as its embedded terminal emulator.
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Usage
MetaTerm starts in insert mode which means that one can simply start typing a command and trigger it's execution by pressing enter.
The list of running and killed terminal instances is navigable using vim-like keybindings, i.e. using j and k. Additionally one can jump to the top using g and to the bottom using G. Navigation is also accessible in command mode via :next, :prev and :jump <INDEX>.
Insert mode may be entered manually using i and exited using Shift+ESC. The currently selected terminal instance is killable via d. Command mode is entered whenever one presses : in normal mode.
A list of all running processes and their respective index is exposed via :ls.
Settings may be explored and changed using :set in command mode, e.g. the window background is changeable via :set window background <COLOR>.
Furthermore MetaTerm's command mode exposes a JavaScript prompt through :exec <COMMAND>.
Building
If all requirements are satisfied MetaTerm may be built using a simple chain of qmake and make. Alternatively one can also open the provided project file in QtCreator.