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The OMXUS Terminal is a powerful code editor and terminal application built for working with the OMXUS ecosystem. Based on the Zed editor, it's customized with OMXUS branding, shell integration, and tools for managing your token and participating in the network.
Getting Started
Installation
Linux (Ubuntu/Debian):
# Install dependencies
sudo apt-get install -y libasound2-dev libx11-xcb-dev libxkbcommon-x11-dev
# Clone the repository
git clone https://gitlab.com/tiationist/omxus-terminal.git
cd omxus-terminal
# Build
cargo build --release -p zed
# Run
./target/release/zed
macOS:
git clone https://gitlab.com/tiationist/omxus-terminal.git
cd omxus-terminal
cargo build --release -p zed
./target/release/zed
First Launch
When you first open OMXUS Terminal:
- Welcome Screen — You'll see the OMXUS logo and quick start options
- Open Folder — Select a project folder to work with
- Terminal Panel — Press
Ctrl+`to open the integrated terminal
Understanding the Interface
| Area | Description | ℹ️ What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Activity Bar (left) | Quick access icons | Switch between file explorer, search, extensions |
| Side Panel | Context-sensitive panel | Shows files, search results, or other content |
| Editor (center) | Code editing area | Write and edit code with syntax highlighting |
| Terminal (bottom) | Command line | Run commands, interact with OMXUS CLI |
| Status Bar | Current state | Shows git branch, language, encoding |
Working with Your OMXUS Token
What is the OMXUS Token?
Your OMXUS token (OMXS) is your identity in the network:
- One per human — Verified by 3 people who know you
- Cannot be sold — It represents YOU, not a tradeable asset
- Enables participation — Vote, respond to emergencies, earn rewards
Token Commands
Open the terminal (Ctrl+`) and use these commands:
| Command | What it does |
|---|---|
omxus token status |
Check your token and identity status |
omxus token balance |
View your OMXS balance |
omxus token history |
See transaction history |
omxus identity verify |
Verify your identity |
omxus token create |
Start creating your token (new users) |
Creating Your Token
If you don't have a token yet:
TOKEN CREATION FLOW
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1. Request Token
└─> Run: omxus token create
2. Find 3 Verifiers
└─> Existing OMXUS members who know you personally
3. In-Person Verification
└─> Each verifier taps their ring to yours
└─> Confirms "I know this person"
4. Token Anchored
└─> Cryptographic proof stored on Bitcoin
└─> Your identity is now verified
5. Start Participating!
└─> Vote on issues
└─> Respond to emergencies
└─> Earn through contribution
Keyboard Shortcuts
Essential Shortcuts
| Shortcut | Action | ℹ️ Tip |
|---|---|---|
Ctrl+` |
Toggle Terminal | Opens/closes the terminal panel |
Ctrl+Shift+P |
Command Palette | Search all available commands |
Ctrl+P |
Quick Open | Find and open files fast |
Ctrl+Shift+F |
Search in Files | Search across your project |
Ctrl+B |
Toggle Sidebar | Show/hide the file explorer |
Ctrl+, |
Settings | Customize your terminal |
OMXUS-Specific Shortcuts
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
Ctrl+Shift+O |
OMXUS Status — Check network and identity |
Ctrl+Shift+V |
Quick Vote — Cast a vote on current issue |
Ctrl+Shift+H |
Command History — Search your command history |
AI Assistance
OMXUS Terminal includes AI assistance powered by DeepSeek:
Using AI
- Inline suggestions — Start typing and get completions
- Explain code — Highlight code, press
Ctrl+Shift+E - Generate code — Press
Ctrl+Shift+Gand describe what you need
AI for OMXUS Tasks
Ask the AI for help with OMXUS commands:
You: How do I check my voting history?
AI: You can check your voting history with:
omxus vote history
This shows all votes you've cast, including:
- Issue title and description
- Your vote (yes/no/abstain)
- Weight (based on proximity to the issue)
- Final outcome
Customization
Themes
Change your theme:
- Press
Ctrl+Shift+P - Type "theme"
- Select "Preferences: Color Theme"
- Choose your preferred theme
Settings
Common settings (Ctrl+,):
{
"terminal": {
"font_family": "JetBrains Mono",
"font_size": 14,
"shell": "zsh"
},
"theme": "One Dark",
"telemetry": {
"diagnostics": false,
"metrics": false
}
}
Privacy
OMXUS Terminal respects your privacy:
- No telemetry — Disabled by default
- Local history — Commands stored only on your machine
- No tracking — We don't monitor your usage
Quick Reference
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║ OMXUS TERMINAL QUICK REFERENCE ║
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║ ║
║ OPEN TERMINAL Ctrl+` ║
║ COMMAND PALETTE Ctrl+Shift+P ║
║ QUICK OPEN Ctrl+P ║
║ SETTINGS Ctrl+, ║
║ ║
║ TOKEN STATUS omxus token status ║
║ VOTE omxus vote <issue-id> ║
║ EMERGENCY omxus emergency ║
║ MESH STATUS omxus mesh status ║
║ ║
║ HELP omxus help ║
║ ║
╚══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝
Empowering You
OMXUS Terminal helps you:
- ✅ Participate — Vote on community decisions
- ✅ Contribute — Help others and earn rewards
- ✅ Build — Create projects for the common good
- ✅ Connect — Join a mesh network of real humans
- ✅ Own — Your identity, your data, your control
See Also
- OMXUS — What is OMXUS?
- NFC Technology — The $9 ring
- Voting — How to vote
- Emergency Response — 60-second safety
- Getting Started — Join the network