I’ve started working on a modern native terminal for AROS mainline, targeting x86_64 first, then AArch64.

The first preview runs in an Intuition window using graphics.library. It already supports basic ANSI/CSI sequences, colors, a cursor, wrapping, bounded scrollback, and window resizing. The terminal model is tested both on the host and inside AROS.

It currently displays replayed output; it isn’t connected to a Shell yet. Next steps include improving compatibility, adding UTF-8 and clipboard support, and then integrating local Shell sessions. Longer term, I’d like to explore a proper PTY layer and the POSIX support needed for more TUI applications.

Feedback is welcome, especially pointers to existing AROS terminal/PTY work or reusable components.