IonShell
** ALPHA RELEASE COMING SOON **
Ion Shell is a specialized full screen user shell. It is intended for use with virtual appliances, network devices, or other use-cases where security and tight controls over command execution may be required. IonShell is available in a Community version and a PRO version.
| Version | Technology | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 20250919 / BETA | V Language | Operating System Shell |
Key Features
🚀 Performance
High-performance implementation built with V language for maximum speed and efficiency.
🎨 Design
Clean, intuitive, full-screen console interface. Supports keyboard and mouse navigation. Permits creation of custom command sets and offers administrators control. An admin configuration tool allows configuration of global settings and management of available commands.
Screenshots
| Screenshot | Description |
|---|---|
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Ionshell user interface running on Linux. Available commands are presented to the user in the right-side pane. |
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User preference editor, saves settings in the user's home directory .ionshellrc |
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Administration editor tool, requires root privileges. Modifies global settings in /etc/ionshell |
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Visual command history |
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Configurable hot-keys and reference dialog. |
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Programming Language | V Language |
| Platform Support | Linux (amd64) |
| Binary | Single file executable, no dependencies, < 2MB |
Community vs PRO
IonShell will be available in two editions, Community and PRO.