// troubleshooting guide · pulsar
Pulsar Terminal Not Working
- Status
- Workaround available
- platforms:
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- updated:
- November 15, 2026
- reports:
- 2
- Method
- how we research
RUNBOOK · pulsar/terminal-not-working3 FIXES
// quick answer
Pulsar got a core terminal package in v1.132.0. If it fails, update, check shell integration, or use x-terminal-reloaded on Windows with caution.
Most likely fix: Update to 1.133
How to fix it
// try these in order, the most common fix is first
FIX 1Update to 1.133
- 01Install Pulsar 1.133.x for the latest terminal fixes and Ctrl+Shift+C/V copy and paste
Did this fix it?FIX 2Disable old terminal packages
- 01Open Settings > Packages
- 02Disable older terminal packages that conflict with the core terminal
Did this fix it?FIX 3Check shell integration
- 01Set the shell in the terminal package settings
- 02Use Bash, Zsh, Fish or PowerShell
Did this fix it?
Symptoms
Terminal panel is blank, will not open, or keybindings do nothing.
Why it happens
- C-01Old terminal packages built for old Electron
- C-02New core terminal still maturing
- C-03Conflicting keybindings on Linux and Windows
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