SCRIPTING

Lua Scripting

ori-term embeds a Lua scripting engine that lets you extend the terminal with your own logic. Hook into events, define custom commands, and automate workflows without modifying ori-term itself.

Event Hooks

Hook into terminal events to run custom logic whenever something happens -- a tab opens, a command finishes, focus changes, or any other lifecycle event.

• oriterm.on -- register a callback for any terminal event

Custom Commands

Define your own commands that are accessible from the command palette. Add project-specific shortcuts, workflow automations, or anything else you need.

Full API

The scripting API exposes core terminal operations:

• oriterm.on -- subscribe to terminal events
• oriterm.new_tab -- open a new tab programmatically
• oriterm.send_text -- send text to the active pane
• And more -- the API surface covers tabs, panes, configuration, and event handling

Custom Shaders

ori-term supports WGSL post-processing shaders applied as a full-screen pass on the GPU. Write your own visual effects or use built-in presets.

• CRT scanlines -- simulate a CRT monitor with scanline overlay
• Bloom -- add a glow effect to bright text and UI elements
• Custom effects -- write any WGSL shader and apply it as a post-processing pass

Shaders run entirely on the GPU with zero impact on terminal throughput. The post-processing pipeline composites your effect over the final rendered frame.