Interactive Terminal
The Interactive Terminal tab provides direct command-line access to your application container running on the FluxCloud. This powerful feature allows developers and administrators to troubleshoot, configure, or modify their applications in real time—without redeploying.
How To Access
Applications → Management → Manage App → Local App Management → Backup & Restore
Open the Management tab in the Applications menu, select an application from My Active Apps, click Manage, then go to the Local App Management section and open the Interactive Terminal tab.
Backend Selector
At the top right you'll find a FluxNode IP selector, letting you choose which node you want to inspect or control. This allows you to manage individual node instances of your app. A reload button is also available to refresh the list of currently active FluxNodes running your application.
Overview
This tab enables you to:
Connect to your container using common shell environments.
Execute commands inside the live environment.
View output instantly within the dashboard.
Toggle user and environment settings for fine-tuned control.
Navigate the live file system inside your app’s container
Upload new files or create folders
Edit or rename existing files
Download or delete files and folders
Monitor storage usage relative to your allocation
How to Use the Terminal
Select your application component from the dropdown (e.g.,
timpicollector).Choose your shell environment from the dropdown menu:
Linux(default)/bin/bash/bin/ash/bin/shOtherCustom
Optional toggles:
User: Enables user-based session context to preserve the container's user context (useful for permission-sensitive ops). Format is one of : user, user:group, uid, or uid:gid
Environment: Includes environment variables during terminal execution. Enter environment variables via (String).
Click Connect to launch the terminal session.
Type your commands directly into the terminal pane.
Shell Environment Options
Linux
Default terminal environment for typical Linux containers.
/bin/bash
Bash shell – widely used, feature-rich.
/bin/ash
Lightweight shell (often used in Alpine-based containers).
/bin/sh
Standard shell; basic scripting and interaction.
Other
Define a non-standard shell.
Custom
Enter a specific path for a custom shell or script executor.
Disconnecting
To end your session:
Simply close the terminal tab.
Or navigate away from the Interactive Terminal panel.
⚠️ All sessions are ephemeral and isolated—commands are executed live but not persisted unless saved or scripted accordingly.
Browsing & Managing Files
The Volume Browser displays the contents of your container's filesystem starting at the root /. For each file or folder, you’ll see:
Name: Showing the file name. You can click to open folders and view its content.
Size: File size in bytes.
Last Modification: Timestamp of the most recent change.
Actions:
Download
Rename
Edit
Delete
Above the file table, you can:
Select the component
Refresh the current view
Upload new files
Create a new folder
Volume Usage Indicator
A usage bar displays how much of your allocated volume storage is currently used (e.g., 0.00 / 10.46 GB). This helps you manage space and avoid capacity issues.
Best Practises
Use the browser for inspecting logs, temporary data, and config files.
Avoid deleting system-critical files unless you know their purpose.
Download a copy of important files before making changes.
Clean up large unused files regularly to stay within your storage quota.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I upload folder?
Currently, you can upload individual files. To add folders, compress them into .zip or .tar archives before uploading.
Are changes made here permanent?
Yes. Any file modifications, uploads, or deletions are applied instantly to the container volume.
What if the view doesn't update?
Use the refresh icon above the file table or reload the node list if needed.
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