Classic TUI Workspace
Effortless multitasking in the terminal—edit code, manage visual split windows, and navigate fast with familiar WordStar and Turbo Pascal keybindings.
Read details →A Modern Terminal Workspace with a classic look and feel
Turbostar is a terminal-based (TUI) text editor designed with the classic look and feel of Turbo Pascal and Turbo C++, with WordStar keybindings, language server support, and full AI integration.
turbostar --welcome
Everything You Expect. In the Terminal.
Turbostar bridges the gap between classic rapid-development aesthetics and modern agent-driven workflow.
LSP & Git Integration
Instant feedback while you code—live language server diagnostics, instant jump-to-definition, and inline Git status tracking right in window headers.
Explore setups →Agentic Workspaces
Autonomous pair programming—your embedded AI agent writes clean code, runs builds, profiles CPU cycles, and fixes bugs under secure sandboxing.
See AI tools →Agent Command Center
Complete multi-agent control—monitor background agent progress, track subagent task trees, and inspect running processes in real-time.
View dashboard →Quick Installation
Build from source in minutes on any modern Linux distribution.
Prerequisites & Setup
Turbostar is written in modern C++23 and utilizes the Meson build system for configuration and compilation. Ensure you have GCC 13+ or Clang 16+, Meson, and Ninja installed.
- Debian/Ubuntu: Install dependencies via
apt install g++ meson ninja-build libncursesw5-dev libre2-dev nlohmann-json3-dev libcurl4-openssl-dev libsqlite3-dev - LSP Helpers: Install
clangd(C++),pylsp(Python) andgdbfor terminal debugger integrations.
# 1. Setup build directory
meson setup build
# 2. Compile and install
meson install -C build
# 3. Launch Turbostar
turbostar