spawn:terminal

Launch a new terminal window to execute CLI commands via fork_terminal API.

8|1|Updated Jul 11, 2025

Search Tags:#workflow #CLI #safety #terminal #spawn #non-AI #fork_terminal

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/Consiliency/treesitter-chunker --skill spawn-terminal

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: spawn:terminal
Source: https://github.com/Consiliency/treesitter-chunker/tree/main/.ai-dev-kit/skills/spawn/terminal
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Consiliency/treesitter-chunker --skill spawn-terminal

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Spawn a new terminal window to execute CLI commands. This skill is for generic command execution, NOT for spawning AI agents. For AI agents, use the spawn:agent skill instead.

Core Features & Use Cases

Terminal isolation: Runs CLI commands in a separate window to keep the main session unaffected by long-running tasks.
Configurable behavior: Supports LOG_TO_FILE and CAPTURE to control logging and output handling.
Use Case: Run a quick version check for tools like ffmpeg, curl, or Python without impacting your current workspace.

Quick Start

Spawn a terminal to run a simple CLI command, for example 'ffmpeg -version'.

Frequently Asked Questions about spawn:terminal

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema

How do I run CLI commands in a separate terminal window?▼

Use spawn:terminal to launch a new terminal and execute CLI commands like ffmpeg, curl, or npm in isolation. This keeps your main workspace unaffected by long-running tasks and supports log capture and file output options.

Can I use spawn:terminal to run ffmpeg or other CLI tools safely?▼

Yes. spawn:terminal executes ffmpeg, curl, python, npm, and similar CLI utilities in an isolated terminal window. It requires a --help check before running the command to ensure safe, controlled execution.

What's the difference between spawn:terminal and spawn:agent?▼

spawn:terminal runs generic CLI commands for tools like ffmpeg and curl. spawn:agent is for spawning AI agents. Use spawn:terminal when you need isolated command execution, not AI-driven workflows.

How do I capture output or log results from a terminal command?▼

spawn:terminal supports CAPTURE and LOG_TO_FILE options to control output handling. Configure these flags when launching the terminal to capture command results or write logs to a file.

Do I need special setup to run a quick version check with CLI tools?▼

No complex setup required. spawn:terminal lets you run quick checks like 'ffmpeg -version' or 'curl --version' in a new terminal window without impacting your current workspace or environment.