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# 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 โ 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**
* ๐ง **Troubleshooting**: Diagnose runtime issues by inspecting logs, processes, or network stats.
* ๐งช **Testing**: Run ad-hoc commands to validate configurations before deployment.
* ๐ ๏ธ **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.
2. 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 ย
```
2. **Inspect Logs**:
```
tail -f /var/log/app/error.log ย
```
3. **Network Diagnostics**:
```
curl -I http://localhost:8080/health ย
```
#### **Step 3: Manage Sessions**
* **Multiple Tabs**: Open parallel terminals for different containers.
* **Session History**: Use โ/โ arrows to repeat previous commands.
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