Replace the default New Tab page with a terminal-like interface.
Users
160
+36 in 30 days
Rating
5.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
1
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#70K
#59K among extensions
Version
2.5.1
updated 31 Aug 2026
Users
monthly, 11 months
Latest, 18 Oct 2026:160 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month
Ratings count
monthly, 11 months
Latest, 18 Oct 2026:1 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month
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About Start Terminal 2.0
Transform your new tab page into a true, high-fidelity command-line environment. Start Terminal 2.0 is more than a start page; it's a complete productivity suite built on a new foundation: a Virtual File System (VFS) with a real multi-user permission model.
This is a complete architectural rewrite, designed for developers, power users, and anyone who loves the power of a real shell.
Key Features:
* True Multi-User & Permission System
1. Use login google to add accounts via OAuth and su [username] to switch between them.
2. Features a real permission model: ls -l displays file owners. Use chmod (symbolic u+x and octal 755 supported) and chown to manage permissions that are actually enforced.
3. You cannot rm or nano another user's locked file.
* Executable Shell & VFS Scripting
1. Your .startrc is now a real, executable script. Add welcome, echo, or other commands to run them automatically on startup.
2. Includes a VFS with /etc (for configs) and /bin (for scripts).
3. Use nano to create your own scripts in /bin, and run them instantly with sh /bin/myscript or ./myscript.
* Package Manager & Optional Permissions
1. Use sudo apt install [pkg] to install sandboxed commands like weather or curl.
2. apt intelligently requests optional permissions (like history or host access) at runtime, keeping the extension lightweight and secure on initial install.
* Advanced Shell Power
1. Link commands with pipes (|) and run sequential commands with semicolons (;).
2. Full session environment including alias, unalias, export, and source.
3. Advanced tab completion for commands, sub-commands (downloads ls), and file paths with quote handling.
* Full Browser & System Integration
1. Browser Control: Manage bookmarks (ls, cd, mv, cp), tabs (tabs ls/switch/close), history (history), and downloads (downloads ls/open).
2. Utilities: Includes open, search, wget, tree, date, cal, whoami, and more.
3. Customization: Personalize your prompt with export PS1 and change fonts/sizes with the style command.