Glitch AI Engine Documentation
Complete reference for Glitch AI Engine v0.9.0-stable - a Linux-native terminal with a built-in Glitch AI assistant, premium themes, multi-tab workspace, split panes, and session restore.
New here? Install Glitch (Linux arm64/amd64), then follow Getting Started for API key and AI panel setup.
Signature Features
These are the capabilities that define Glitch - highlighted across the docs so nothing important is missed.
Send to AI
Select terminal output, right-click, and send it straight to Glitch AI in /shell diagnostic mode. The AI panel opens automatically.
Glitch AI Panel
Workspace-aware Glitch AI assistant with streaming, @file mentions, Run-in-terminal code blocks, 10-turn memory, and 7-day chat history.
Learn more →Real Shell Terminal
Your preferred shell from Settings → Terminal - not a simulated AI shell. Opacity, scrollback, Find (Ctrl+Shift+F), wallpapers, zoom, read-only mode.
Learn more →Tabs & Split Panes
Multi-tab sessions with horizontal and vertical splits. Full layout tree saved on exit and restored on launch.
Learn more →Command Palette
Editable quick commands - disk usage, ports, processes, updates - launched with Ctrl+Shift+P. Customize in Settings → Quick Commands.
Learn more →10 Premium Themes
Matrix, Ghost Glitch, Obsidian Purple, and more - each with 16-color palette, gradient backgrounds, and instant hot reload.
Learn more →What Glitch Is - and Is Not
Glitch is a graphical desktop terminal with an integrated AI side panel. You run your normal shell commands and use Glitch AI alongside for diagnostics, code help, and workspace-aware answers.
Glitch is not a command-driven AI shell. There are no slash commands like read_file or ls routed through AI. The only AI prefix is /shell for terminal output diagnostics.
Documentation Sections
Quick Facts
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Version | v0.9.0-stable |
| Platform | Linux (amd64 & arm64) |
| AI assistant | Glitch AI - API key required (setup) |
| App ID | com.vritrasec.glitch |