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# Terminal

## 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**.

#### 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.

#### Creating a New Terminal

To create a new terminal:

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

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2. 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.)*

#### 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.