Terminal Mode by Even Realities

The second major feature group revolves around interactive control: approving actions and guiding agents using the glasses' touch and voice input. According to the site, users can "approve simple actions with a tap, or tap and hold to guide a live session when work needs you." This means when an agent requires a confirmation to proceed—such as executing a command or applying a change—the developer can authorize it with a simple tap on the glasses frame. For more complex guidance, tapping and holding activates voice recording, allowing the user to "record a quick voice instruction when the agent needs more guidance." This eliminates the need to return to the keyboard for every small decision. The voice recognition is noted by a user in the testimonials: "The hold-to-talk voice recognition feature in terminal mode feels really great to use." This interaction paradigm is designed for speed and convenience, ensuring that the developer can keep moving while still effectively directing their AI agents.

The third major capability is the straightforward yet flexible setup process. Terminal Mode is installed via a single npm command: "npm install -g @evenrealities/even-terminal". Once installed, the developer runs the terminal CLI on their host machine, specifying the agent provider with the "--provider" flag. The server then prints key information, including a QR code that is used for pairing. The developer opens the Even Realities app on their phone, navigates to Settings, enables Terminal Mode, and scans the QR code to link the host to their Even G2 glasses. The entire workflow is designed to be quick and developer-friendly. For advanced users who need to reach their host from outside the local area network, the site provides a link to "advanced setup" instructions. This ensures that even when the developer is not on the same Wi-Fi, they can still connect to their coding agents remotely, making the solution truly mobile. The npm package is actively maintained, with the latest version available via the same command.

Terminal Mode operates as an end-to-end bridge between a developer's coding agent running on a laptop and their Even G2 smart glasses. The workflow begins with the developer installing the even-terminal npm package and launching it on the host machine, which picks up the agent's output and status. The CLI runs as a server, continuously streaming session data. On the glasses side, the user enables Terminal Mode in the Even Realities phone app and pairs via QR code. Once connected, the glasses display a live feed of agent activities: each session's status, pending actions, and any output. The user can interact using touch and voice. The glasses serve as a second screen for the terminal, but one that is always visible without requiring the user to hold a device. The system is designed to be always-on: the server runs in the background and the glasses display updates in real time. This creates a seamless loop where the developer can step away, receive updates, approve actions, and provide voice instructions, all without touching the laptop.

The product page illustrates several real-world scenarios. For instance, a developer can "step away for coffee, a walk, or a workout and still know exactly what is happening" with their coding agents. This is not theoretical; user testimonials confirm the transformative impact. One user commented, "I used to think that AI meant that I was working all the time and not less, and now basically if I don't have terminal mode on I feel like I'm not tokenmaxxing and I'm doomed," highlighting how the feature enables true downtime. Another user shared, "I was relying on dispatch or just the Claude code app iPhone app to be able to interact with the code but now I just don’t have to be checking it all the time." The contest "#CodeInTheWild" further invites developers to share the "most unexpected place your coding agent keeps connecting with you," showing that use cases range from coffee shops to gyms. The outcome is increased productivity without burnout, as developers can maintain agent supervision while engaging in other activities, leading to more efficient sessions and a better work-life balance.

Terminal Mode by Even Realities is specifically designed for developers who actively use AI-powered coding agents in their daily workflow. The target audience includes software engineers, indie hackers, and tech professionals who rely on tools like Claude Code, Cursor, or other terminal-based agent frameworks. The tech stack is straightforward: a laptop running Node.js (for the npm package), Even G2 smart glasses, a smartphone with the Even Realities app, and optionally a cloud VPS for remote access. The product is available as a free feature for Even G2 owners; there is no additional subscription mentioned for Terminal Mode itself. The glasses themselves are sold separately. The summary takeaway reinforces the primary value: Terminal Mode turns your smart glasses into genuine coding agent glasses, enabling you to "keep coding from anywhere." By freeing developers from their desks, it redefines what it means to be productive in the age of AI, allowing agents to work while humans live fully.

Updated 2026-06-12