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Using the Terminal (Advanced)

Most CloudDock workflows do not require a terminal. Use CloudDock Launcher, App Store, and JupyterLab whenever possible. The terminal is for advanced users who need quick checks or file operations.

WARNING: System-level commands are not supported in CloudDock containers. Do not use sudo, apt, or any OS upgrade/install commands. They can break your environment and may trigger security controls.
1Open the Terminal Emulator

Inside the CloudDock desktop, open the Launcher menu (grid icon) and click Terminal Emulator.

Launcher menu → Terminal Emulator
2Recommended “safe” commands

These commands are commonly used for checking status and are safe for most users:

  • nvidia-smi — view GPU status
  • python3 -V — check Python version
  • df -h — check disk usage
  • pwd, ls — show current folder / list files
Terminal prompt
3What is NOT allowed / not supported

CloudDock containers are designed to be stable and predictable. The following actions are not supported:

  • sudo ... (any sudo usage)
  • apt install, apt update, apt upgrade (system package changes)
  • OS upgrades, kernel changes, driver installs
  • Shutdown commands such as shutdown, poweroff, halt
Tip: If you need additional tools or libraries, use the CloudDock App Store (recommended) or follow the official CloudDock documentation for that workflow.

That’s it — use the terminal only when you need it, and keep your environment clean and reproducible.

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