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Open an AI CLI in a new Windows Terminal tab.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
Search Tags:#claude#terminal#shell#windows#copilot#open#ai-cli
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jeff-hamm/ai-tools --skill term
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: term
Source: https://github.com/jeff-hamm/ai-tools/tree/main/src/skills/term
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jeff-hamm/ai-tools --skill term

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Open an AI CLI in a new Windows Terminal tab for quick access from GUI environments and editors.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Launch an AI CLI in a dedicated Windows Terminal tab.
  • Support for claude, copilot, and bash modes, with simple app resolution.
  • Use cases include starting a Claude session from VS Code or a script workflow.

Quick Start

Invoke /term to open a new Windows Terminal tab running your selected AI CLI.

Frequently Asked Questions about term

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I open an AI CLI in a new Windows Terminal tab from a GUI editor?▼

You can open an AI CLI in a new Windows Terminal tab by invoking the /term command, which launches your selected AI CLI through straightforward app resolution scripts. This provides quick access directly from GUI environments like VS Code.

Can I launch Claude or Copilot in a dedicated terminal tab from a non-TTY context?▼

Yes, you can launch Claude or Copilot in a dedicated terminal tab from non-TTY contexts. The Skill uses shell and PowerShell scripts to execute the app across Windows environments, resolving the correct AI CLI automatically.

What's the best way to start a Claude session from VS Code on Windows?▼

The best way to start a Claude session from VS Code on Windows is to invoke the /term command. It opens a new Windows Terminal tab running the Claude CLI, utilizing simple app-resolution logic to ensure reliable execution.

Does this terminal launch method support bash alongside AI CLIs?▼

Yes, the terminal launch method supports bash alongside Claude and Copilot modes. It uses frontmatter-defined behavior and app-resolving logic to open the requested shell or AI CLI in a new Windows Terminal tab.

Why does opening an AI CLI from a script workflow fail in non-TTY environments?▼

Opening an AI CLI from a script workflow may fail in non-TTY environments if the execution method does not support background contexts. This Skill relies on dedicated run.sh and run.ps1 scripts to successfully execute apps across non-TTY Windows environments.

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