Command Autocomplete

Chaterm suggests commands as you type in the terminal, helping you work faster and reducing typos by drawing from your history, a built-in command library, and optional AI suggestions.

How It Works

Autocomplete combines three sources to generate suggestions:

• Command History -- prioritizes commands you have used on the current server, then supplements with frequently used commands from your other servers (cross-host recommendations).
• Built-in Command Library -- common Linux and shell commands are always available as suggestions.
• AI Smart Suggestions (Optional) -- generates context-aware command completions based on your current input.

Cross-host recommendations match the current server's usage patterns first, then fill in with related commands you frequently use on other servers.

Usage

1. Start typing a command in the terminal. The autocomplete panel appears automatically.
2. Press → (right arrow) to enter selection mode.
3. Press ↑ / ↓ to navigate between suggestions.
4. Press Enter to confirm and insert the selected command.
5. Press Esc or ← (left arrow) to exit selection mode or close the panel.

Key	Action
→	Enter selection mode
↑ / ↓	Navigate between suggestions
Enter	Confirm and insert the selected command
Esc	Close the autocomplete panel
←	Exit selection mode

Configuration

You can enable or disable autocomplete in Settings > Extension Settings:

• Enabled (recommended) -- shows autocomplete suggestions while you type.
• Disabled -- hides the autocomplete panel entirely; you type commands manually.

For details on locating this toggle, see Extension Settings.

FAQ

The autocomplete panel is not showing up

• Confirm that Autocomplete is enabled in Settings > Extension Settings.
• Type at least one character and wait briefly for suggestions to appear.
• If the panel still does not appear, try restarting the terminal session.

AI suggestions are not appearing

• AI suggestions require a network connection. Local autocomplete (history and built-in commands) continues to work offline.
• Check that AI features are enabled in your settings.

Suggestions seem irrelevant

• Autocomplete improves over time as it learns from your command history.
• Cross-host suggestions may surface commands from other servers. If a suggestion does not apply, simply ignore it and keep typing.