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RetroTerminal

RetroTerminal

Chat with modern LLMs through a old-school terminal

Website iristerminal.vercel.app
Overview

What it is

A blazing-fast, browser-native Gemini-powered chatbot wrapped in a retro-futuristic terminal UI. - Full theme support (dark, neon, glitch) - Chat history & memory saved locally - Uses your own API key securely, so you control data

Intent

I need it when

Chat with AI using a fun, nostalgic interface that stands out from typical modern chat apps

RetroTerminal delivers vintage terminal aesthetics with six CRT-style themes (amber, green, blue, white, red, soft) combined with modern Google Gemini AI, letting users enjoy a unique and engaging chat experience with personality and style.

Analyze images and documents using AI without uploading to cloud services

RetroTerminal supports file uploads for Gemini Vision analysis with multiple file format support, processing files locally through the user's own API key to maintain privacy while leveraging advanced AI vision capabilities.

Maintain privacy while using AI without storing data on external servers

RetroTerminal is offline-first with a progressive web app design that keeps all chat data locally on the user's device, stores API keys securely in localStorage, and shares no data with third parties, ensuring complete privacy control.

Customize AI behavior with different personas and system prompts for specific use cases

RetroTerminal includes multiple built-in personas (Iris, Luna, Syntra, Captain Nova, Atlas) and allows users to create custom personas with tailored system prompts, plus an AI memory system that maintains context across sessions.

Quickly access and use an AI chat tool without installation or account creation

RetroTerminal is a lightweight web app built with vanilla JavaScript that loads fast in any browser, requires no installation or account signup, and can be bookmarked for instant access with optional Google Gemini API key integration.

Drop

Not a fit when

  • User requires enterprise-grade security and compliance certifications beyond local device storage
  • User needs persistent cloud-based chat history across multiple devices without manual export
  • User prefers a traditional modern UI and dislikes retro or nostalgic aesthetics
  • User requires advanced AI models beyond Google Gemini or multi-model support
  • User needs real-time collaboration or shared chat sessions with team members
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Pricing

Free to use with optional Google Gemini API key