a-Shell
Transform your iPad into a high-performance workstation. Run Python, compile C++, and process TeX locally with a professional-grade terminal designed for developers and power users.
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Run Unix commands natively on Arm64 at maximum speed. Use tools like grep, awk, and sed without needing a remote server or cloud connection.
Write and run Python, C, and C++ scripts locally. Includes a complete TeX engine and WebAssembly SDK for serious coding and research on the go.
Bridge the gap between terminal and system. Control a-Shell via iOS Shortcuts to automate complex file processing and data tasks seamlessly.
Everything you need to know about a-Shell.
Description
Latest Version
1.17.4
Size
1.9 GB
First Released
Oct 25, 2019
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Everything you need to know about a-Shell
a-Shell is a complete local terminal emulator for iOS devices, allowing users to run most Unix commands and various programming languages directly on their device.
Yes, a-Shell can run most standard Unix commands directly on your iOS device. It functions as a local terminal emulator and is compiled for native Arm64 for optimal performance.
a-Shell includes Python, Lua, Perl, JavaScript, C, and C++ for programming. It also offers TeX for text processing and a complete WebAssembly SDK.
Yes, a-Shell allows file transfer using scp and curl commands. Users can also edit files with vim and ed, and process them using utilities like grep, awk, and sed.
Yes, a-Shell enables users to work with Git repositories. It incorporates the lg2 utility to facilitate Git operations within its terminal environment.
a-Shell provides multiple network utilities, including nslookup, ping, whois, and ifconfig. These tools are available for network diagnostics and information retrieval.
a-Shell integrates with iOS Shortcuts, enabling users to automate tasks. You can run commands, process files, get results as text or files, and transfer data to other apps.
Yes, a-Shell supports the iOS 13+ “multiple windows” feature. This allows users to run several shells simultaneously, each with different commands or working in distinct directories.
Yes, a-Shell supports compiling C or C++ programs to WebAssembly using clang or clang++. It includes a complete WebAssembly SDK (WASI-libc) for this functionality.
a-Shell is the full version, while a-Shell mini is a smaller alternative. a-Shell mini excludes the C compiler, TeX engine, and libraries like numpy and matplotlib.
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