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XTERM Terminal Setup Guide

Mission 01

Boot Your Gemini Operator Console

Each learner gets a private server, a Node-RED lab, and preinstalled Google Gemini CLI. Secure your API key, paste it into the terminal, send a quick chat message, and confirm your AI assistant is connected. Complete the steps on this page, then use the completion button at the top of this activity to unlock the next mission.

Inventory Unlocked

Personal AI server (with WebTerminal with Chat and Voice mode) + persistent storage
Gemini + Claude CLI preinstalled (AI Cloud Bot mode)
Personal Node-RED automation stack

Mission Goal

Confirm terminal login from messaging drawer (admin credentials)
Create a Gemini API key on aistudio.google.com and paste it into terminal
Order Gemini to build the starter Node-RED flow

Credentials & Support

Need WebTerminal (VNC + XTerm) or Node-RED credentials again? Click the speech-bubble icon in the top-right. Toggle messaging drawer — the admin message includes all URLs and passwords. Reply there anytime if you need help.

Mission Path

1 · Activate terminal

Open messages, log in as admin, confirm Gemini chat is ready

2 · Generate API key

Create key in AI Studio, paste it into terminal, then press Enter (keyboard or terminal Enter button).

3 · Message Gemini

Send a quick greeting (for example, test) and confirm Gemini replies

4 · Deploy starter flow

Use the prepared prompt from Step 4: copy it, paste into Gemini chat, then press Enter (keyboard or terminal Enter button).

When everything below is complete, use the completion button at the top of this activity so the system unlocks the next course level and assignment.

AI Terminal Console (Gemini)

Chat-first interface: write plain English, and Gemini handles execution on your server.

Interactive WebTerminal is available inside the enrolled course workspace.

Gemini executes here → refresh the lab below to see new flows

⚡ Node-RED Control Room

Gemini will tell you when the flow is ready. After that, click Reload and verify the canvas update.

Interactive Node-RED workspace is available inside the enrolled course workspace.

Step 1 · Confirm terminal access first

Start in the messaging drawer. Before creating any API key, make sure the terminal is available and you can sign in successfully.

Open the messaging drawer (speech bubble) and wait for two admin messages: Node-RED credentials, then WebTerminal is ready.
After WebTerminal is ready, copy terminal credentials (admin + password) from messages.
Refresh the page (F5), sign in to terminal, and save credentials in your browser for next sessions.
If the terminal frame does not load, click ↗ Open in new tab and continue there.
When Gemini chat appears and asks for API key activation, move to Step 2.

Step 2 · Generate API key and activate Gemini

Now generate the key in Google AI Studio and paste it into terminal chat so Gemini can start working on your server.

Open Google AI Studio → API Keys.
Accept Google terms/licenses if prompted.
Select an existing project or create a new one.
Click Create API key, then copy the generated key.
Return to terminal and paste the key using right-click menu or Ctrl+Shift+V.
Press Enter and wait for confirmation (for example, Gemini API key saved).

Security tip: If you suspect the key is compromised, delete it in AI Studio, create a new key, and repeat activation.

Step 3 · Verify chat and handle quota limits

Gemini runs in chat mode. Talk to it the same way you talk to mentors — no command syntax required.

Quota note: Free Gemini keys have daily limits.
If you see API Error: You have exhausted your daily quota on this model.

then open terminal settings with /settings and make sure Preview Features = ON.

Next, open the model selector with /model.

Choose Manual mode and select gemini-3-flash-preview. Enable "Remember model for future sessions".

Retry your message. If the limit appears again, wait ~5 minutes. If it still fails, you likely reached the daily limit (RPD) and may need to wait up to 24 hours.

You can also switch to a different Google Cloud project/API key, or ask for help here: https://t.me/sell_systems

If needed, set up billing to unlock higher rate limits.
Gemini API billing for paid version

If you still need help, contact an admin here: https://t.me/sell_systems
Alternative recovery path: use a new project or a new API key.

Sample chat check

You: test

Gemini: Setup complete. I can access your workspace (/home/admin). Ready for your next task.

You: Copy that. Standing by for the starter mission.

Issue	Fix
“Invalid API key”	Delete the key in AI Studio → create a new one → paste again.
Terminal not responding	Hit Reload, wait 10 seconds, repeat the message.
Network hiccup	Restore Wi-Fi/VPN, refresh the page, retry.

Step 4 · Launch the Starter Flow

Now use the prepared mission prompt below: copy it, paste it into Gemini chat, press Enter (keyboard or terminal Enter button), and supervise execution. This is your first small-win automation.

Mission orders

Paste this into the terminal, then press Enter (or say it in your own words):

Need to inspect the guide manually? Open the starter README in a new tab and follow the same steps.

✦ Gemini reports progress while it works. Answer its questions, confirm prompts, and when it says the flow is ready, click Reload to review changes in Node-RED. If anything is unclear, send a follow-up message or contact an admin — you stay in full control.

Expected output should look like this:

Gemini usually responds like this when everything is complete:

When GitHub templates expand, we’ll add more advanced prompts here.

Gemini may ask permission to run commands (e.g., ls ). Approve these prompts so Gemini can inspect the environment. You remain the operator and confirm each action.

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