Project-First Terminal IDE

An IDE for command-line people that puts projects first and terminal second

Problem

Developers who live in the terminal constantly switch between terminal and editor. Existing IDEs are either file-centric or too heavyweight, lacking a truly project-centric, terminal-native workflow. They want a tool that manages projects efficiently and integrates the terminal seamlessly.

Solution

A project-first IDE with integrated terminal. Opens directly into a project view with terminal and editor side by side or quickly switchable. Supports multi-project workspaces, native terminal experience, and plans for AI agent support.

Users

Command-line-loving developers, sysadmins, DevOps engineers, and programmers who prefer minimalist, efficient workflows.

MVP

Project workspace management; built-in terminal with multi-tab and split panes; basic code editor with syntax highlighting and file tree; cross-platform support (Windows/Linux/macOS); rudimentary plugin architecture.

Revenue

Free open-source core, paid advanced features (AI agent integration, team collaboration, cloud sync); or one-time purchase.

Why now

Rising demand for lightweight, terminal-friendly tools; AI coding assistants are widespread, requiring new IDE forms to integrate them; indie developers can leverage existing open-source components to build quickly.