Terminal

Direct Container Access for Real-Time Debugging & Management

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.

1. Click the Terminal icon on the target container.

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.