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IDE Terminal

The IDE provides two types of terminals: Preview Terminal and Terminal.

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Preview Terminal

The Preview Terminal is a specialized terminal that runs automatically when the IDE starts. It executes the monaca:preview script, which is defined in the project to create a development server for previewing content.

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Identifying the Preview Terminal

  • The Preview Terminal can be distinguished from a standard terminal by its title: monaca:preview.

  • It is recommended to keep the Preview Terminal running, as it is essential for providing content to the previewer.

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Restarting the Preview Terminal

If the Preview Terminal is accidentally closed or fails to start, you can reopen it by following these steps:

  1. Open the Command Palette.

  2. Search for "Monaca: Open Previewer Terminal" and select it.

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Terminal

The standard Terminal allows you to execute commands and manage your project environment.

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Creating a New Terminal

To create a new terminal:

  1. Click the "+" icon in the terminal panel.

  1. A new Bash terminal will be created alongside the existing Preview Terminal.

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Initial Setup

  • When a new terminal is opened, it automatically executes .monacarc to set up the environment, such as configuring the Node.js version.

  • You can run standard Bash commands in this terminal. (Example: Running the ls command to list project files and directories.)

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Deleting a Terminal

To close a terminal:

  1. Hover over the terminal title (e.g., Bash).

  2. Click the delete (trash bin) icon.

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Notes

  • Free-plan users may have certain limitations when using the terminal.

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