Show HN: I built a transparent terminal wrapper for unobtrusive AI (github.com)

Terminai is a newly announced transparent terminal wrapper that integrates an AI command-line interface (CLI) overlay, allowing developers to use their shells while seamlessly accessing AI models like Codex and Claude Code. By pressing Ctrl+Space, users can open an AI agent with contextual awareness of their current terminal state, offering suggestions for shell commands that require explicit user approval before execution. This tool aims to enhance productivity by providing unobtrusive AI assistance without disrupting the normal terminal workflow, making it significant for the AI/ML community. Key technical features of Terminai include its ability to emulate a VT100 terminal while maintaining native scrollback behavior and privacy through configurable filters for sensitive information. It starts a shell process within a pseudo-terminal (PTY) and uses a local management control protocol (MCP) server to handle agent interactions securely. The agent can read terminal context and suggest inputs, which the user can review and approve or deny, ensuring a controlled environment for AI-driven automation. Currently in alpha and supporting macOS and Linux, Terminai presents a promising avenue for developers looking to leverage AI capabilities directly within their development environments while retaining full control over their shell operations.