What is RetroTerminal?
A blazing-fast, browser-native Gemini-powered chatbot wrapped in a retro-futuristic terminal UI. - Full theme support (dark, neon, glitch) - Chat history & memory saved locally - Uses your own API key securely, so you control data
Problem
Users interact with modern LLMs through standard web interfaces, which they find bland and impersonal + concerns around user data control and privacy with cloud-based solutions.
Solution
A terminal-style chatbot tool that combines a retro UI with modern LLM access, allowing users to chat via a command-line interface, customize themes, and retain full control over their API keys and local chat history.
Customers
Developers and tech enthusiasts nostalgic for CLI workflows + privacy-focused users preferring offline data storage.
Unique Features
Retro-futuristic terminal UI with theme customization, browser-native operation (no install), and local storage of chat history/API keys.
User Comments
Love the retro aesthetic and speed
Perfect for CLI lovers and privacy nerds
Fun but niche for non-devs
Themes add personality
Gemini integration is smooth
Traction
2,300+ Product Hunt upvotes, 1.5k+ active users, $0 MRR (self-hosted model), founder @retrodev has 850+ X followers
Market Size
The global terminal emulator software market was valued at $1.2 billion in 2022 (Grand View Research).
