The Cointacted Social Terminal prints different types of output depending on the command and its result.
Everything appears inside the output window, using a clean monospace layout for perfect alignment.
This article explains each type of output the terminal supports.
1. Command Output (User Input Echo) #
When a user executes a command, the terminal first prints the command itself, for example:
rosvaldas> help
This mirrors the behavior of real terminals, preserving clarity and history.
It always shows:
- the current prompt (
username>) - the command exactly as typed
This echo is automatic and cannot be disabled, ensuring full transparency.
2. System Output #
System output is the default output type used by internal commands such as:
welcomehelpthemewallet- and other built-in system messages
Examples:
Welcome back!
Type 'help' to see available commands.
System output appears in the theme’s text color and the terminal’s monospace font.
3. Error Output #
If a command is unknown, invalid, or fails, the terminal prints an error message.
Default example:
Error: Command not found.
Error messages:
- appear in the terminal’s designated “error” color
- stand out clearly
- follow monospace formatting
- are short and easy to read
Add-ons can customize error wording and style if needed.
4. Success Output #
Some commands or add-ons return a confirmation message when an operation completes successfully.
Example:
Success: Settings updated.
Success output is styled in a green-toned color for clarity and consistency.
5. Multi-Line Output #
Commands such as help or add-ons like Social Mining may return multiple lines.
Example:
Available commands:
- help
- clear
- wallet
The terminal handles multi-line output gracefully:
- no spacing issues
- no overlapping
- no theme conflicts
- clean text wrapping
6. Add-On Output (Custom Types) #
Add-ons can inject their own output types such as:
- lists
- status tables
- reward messages
- transaction links
- profile summaries
- badges unlocked
- chain/network info
All output is rendered through the same safe, monospace output engine.
This keeps formatting consistent across the entire ecosystem.
7. Developer Output #
Developers building custom commands can append output using:
cointacted_social_terminal_append_line("Message", "system");
Or specify another output type such as:
"error""success""custom"
The terminal automatically applies correct formatting.
Summary #
The terminal supports several output types:
- User command echo
- System output
- Error output
- Success output
- Multi-line output
- Add-on output
- Developer-defined output
Everything is formatted cleanly in the monospace terminal style, ensuring a consistent and authentic command-line experience.
