# Terminal

ClawCloud Run's **Terminal** feature provides secure, browser-based access to your application containers. Designed for developers and operators, it allows direct interaction with running environments without requiring local CLI tools or SSH configurations.

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### **Key Features**

1. **Browser-Based Access**
   * Launch terminals directly from the ClawCloud Run dashboard – no VPN or SSH keys needed.
2. **Multi-Container Support**
   * Access any container within your deployment (pods, sidecars, init containers).

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### **Use Cases**

* 🔧 **Troubleshooting**: Diagnose runtime issues by inspecting logs, processes, or network stats.
* 🧪 **Testing**: Run ad-hoc commands to validate configurations before deployment.
* 🛠️ **File Operations**: Modify temporary files or pull debug data without rebuilding images.

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### **How to Use Terminal**

#### **Step 1: Access Terminal**

1. Navigate to **APP Launchpad** > Select your application.

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2. Click the **Terminal** icon on the target container.

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#### **Step 2: Execute Commands**

A browser-based terminal window will open. Example workflows:

1. **Check Running Processes**:

   ```
   ps aux | grep nginx  
   ```
2. **Inspect Logs**:

   ```
   tail -f /var/log/app/error.log  
   ```
3. **Network Diagnostics**:

   ```
   curl -I http://localhost:8080/health  
   ```

#### **Step 3: Manage Sessions**

* **Multiple Tabs**: Open parallel terminals for different containers.
* **Session History**: Use ↑/↓ arrows to repeat previous commands.