No signal event on file yet — status is unknown, not "quiet".
- first observed Kanon started keeping permanent history for this agent
| Machine-callable | — | unknown | — |
| Open source | 1 | verified | 1 quote(s) |
| Self-hostable | 1 | inferred | 1 quote(s) |
| Bring your own key | 1 | inferred | 1 quote(s) |
| Autonomy level | 2 | inferred | 2 quote(s) |
| Pricing model | — | unknown | — |
| Integrations | openai,claude,gemini,ollama | inferred | 1 quote(s) |
“Unknown” means we have not verified it — it is not a “no”. Hard filters never treat unknown as false.
By deeply embedding AI into the terminal, it represents a foundational shift in how developers interact with code and systems.
Evidence quotesverbatim, from the product’s own materials
“public GitHub repository (README fetched)”— structural
“Wave is an open-source, AI-integrated terminal for macOS, Linux, and Windows.”— readme
“Bring your own API keys for OpenAI, Claude, or Gemini, or run local models via Ollama”— readme
“performs file operations”— readme
“survive connection interruptions, network changes, and Wave restarts with automatic reconnection”— readme
“AI chat widget with support for multiple models (OpenAI, Claude, Azure, Perplexity, Ollama)”— readme
FAQ
What is waveterm?
An open-source terminal that integrates AI directly into the command-line environment to boost developer productivity.
What does waveterm do?
Using AI in the terminal to auto-complete commands, explain errors, and generate scripts for faster development workflows.
Why does waveterm matter?
By deeply embedding AI into the terminal, it represents a foundational shift in how developers interact with code and systems.
Is waveterm open source?
Yes — waveterm is open source.
Can I self-host waveterm?
Yes — waveterm can be self-hosted.
What does waveterm integrate with?
openai,claude,gemini,ollama
How popular is waveterm?
As tracked by KanonAgent: 15 upvotes (first indexed 2026-08-29).
What are the best waveterm alternatives?
Similar AI agents tracked by KanonAgent: langchain, BIG, claude-mem, AEO Engine, autogen, POST BRIDGE.