WebTerm is a browser-based terminal sandbox for the AI era. As AI coding tools become mainstream, CLI literacy matters for both engineers and non-engineers. But many beginners are afraid to open their local terminal because they might break something. WebTerm provides an ephemeral, no-signup, free, and safe environment to learn Linux commands, Git workflows, and CLI-based AI tools. Currently in beta — feedback is welcome!
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Hi Product Hunt! I built WebTerm because I kept hearing the same thing from beginners, junior engineers, and even non-engineers: “I’m interested in AI coding tools, but I’m scared of the terminal.” With AI agents becoming CLI-first, I believe onboarding into Linux/Git/CLI will matter more than ever. WebTerm makes that learning safe — ephemeral, no local risk, no signup, free. If you’re curious about CLI (or know someone who is), I’d love to hear your thoughts. What tutorials would help you the most? Happy to answer questions and iterate fast during the beta.
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How did you choose the first learning paths/modules to build (Linux basics vs. Git workflows vs. AI/agent CLI tools), and what hard tradeoffs did you make around realism (full Linux environment) versus speed, safety, and simplicity?
Congrats on the launch! Solving terminal fear with an ephemeral sandbox is brilliant. Zero-risk CLI learning—exactly what beginners need. Well executed!
Clean and simple. I can see this being very useful for onboarding new students. Is there a way for teachers to see what the students are typing in real-time, or is it strictly a solo environment for now?
Hey Dai, that fear of the terminal is so real and often unspoken. Was there a specific person you watched freeze up or avoid trying an AI coding tool because the CLI felt too intimidating?
Love the ephemeral concept. Quick question: Does the sandbox allow outgoing network requests (like curl or wget)?
I'm building Dashform (an AI form builder), and I often need a clean environment to test API endpoints or webhook payloads without dealing with local CORS/proxy issues. This would be a killer tool for debugging if network access is open!