Mobile Terminal
TL;DR
The CMDOP mobile terminal provides full remote terminal access from iPhone or iPad with PTY support. It features a touch-optimized keyboard with Tab, Ctrl, and arrow keys, gesture controls for history and font sizing, copy/paste support, external keyboard compatibility, and landscape mode for a wider terminal view.
Full terminal access from your iPhone or iPad.
How do I open a terminal session?
- Open Cmdop app
- Tap a machine from the list
- Terminal opens automatically
What does the terminal interface look like?
┌─────────────────────────────────────┐
│ production-server ● Live │
├─────────────────────────────────────┤
│ $ ls -la │
│ total 48 │
│ drwxr-xr-x 6 user staff 192 Jan 1│
│ -rw-r--r-- 1 user staff 1234 Jan 1│
│ ... │
├─────────────────────────────────────┤
│ [↑][tab][ctrl][⌘] [keyboard] │
└─────────────────────────────────────┘What keys does the touch keyboard provide?
Optimized keyboard with:
- Tab key
- Ctrl key
- Arrow keys
- Escape key
- Common shortcuts
How do I show or hide the keyboard?
Tap the keyboard icon in the toolbar.
What gestures are supported?
| Gesture | Action |
|---|---|
| Swipe up | Show history |
| Swipe down | Hide keyboard |
| Pinch | Adjust font size |
| Two-finger tap | Context menu |
| Long press | Select text |
How do I access command history?
Access command history:
- Swipe up to show
- Tap to re-execute
- Search history
How do I copy and paste in the terminal?
- Copy - Long press and select
- Paste - Long press in input area
What toolbar actions are available?
| Button | Action |
|---|---|
↑ | Previous command |
Tab | Tab completion |
Ctrl | Control modifier |
⌘ | Command shortcuts |
How do I configure terminal settings?
Terminal > Settings:
- Font size
- Color scheme
- Bell sound
- Scroll buffer size
Does the terminal support landscape mode?
Rotate device for wider terminal view.
Can I use an external keyboard?
Full support for external keyboards:
- All shortcuts work
- Tab completion
- Arrow navigation
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