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2 changes: 1 addition & 1 deletion openhands/usage/cli/gui-server.mdx
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| Feature | `openhands serve` | `openhands web` |
|---------|-------------------|-----------------|
| Interface | Full web GUI | TUI in browser |
| Interface | Full web GUI | Terminal UI in browser |
| Dependencies | Docker required | None |
| Resources | Full container (~2GB) | Lightweight |
| Features | All GUI features | CLI features only |
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4 changes: 2 additions & 2 deletions openhands/usage/cli/quick-start.mdx
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| Mode | Command | Best For |
|------|---------|----------|
| [Terminal (TUI)](/openhands/usage/cli/terminal) | `openhands` | Interactive development |
| [Terminal (CLI)](/openhands/usage/cli/terminal) | `openhands` | Interactive development |
| [Headless](/openhands/usage/cli/headless) | `openhands --headless` | Scripts & automation |
| [Web Interface](/openhands/usage/cli/web-interface) | `openhands web` | Browser-based TUI |
| [Web Interface](/openhands/usage/cli/web-interface) | `openhands web` | Browser-based terminal UI |
| [GUI Server](/openhands/usage/cli/gui-server) | `openhands serve` | Full web GUI |
| [IDE Integration](/openhands/usage/cli/ide/overview) | `openhands acp` | Zed, VS Code, JetBrains |

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6 changes: 3 additions & 3 deletions openhands/usage/cli/terminal.mdx
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title: Terminal (TUI)
description: Use OpenHands interactively in your terminal with the text-based user interface
title: Terminal (CLI)
description: Use OpenHands interactively in your terminal with the command-line interface
---

## Overview

The Terminal User Interface (TUI) is the default mode when you run `openhands`. It provides a rich, interactive experience directly in your terminal.
The Command Line Interface (CLI) is the default mode when you run `openhands`. It provides a rich, interactive experience directly in your terminal.

```bash
openhands
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4 changes: 2 additions & 2 deletions openhands/usage/cli/web-interface.mdx
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<Note>
This is different from `openhands serve`, which launches the full GUI web application. The web interface runs the same TUI you see in the terminal, just in a browser.
This is different from `openhands serve`, which launches the full GUI web application. The web interface runs the same terminal UI experience you see in the terminal, just in a browser.
</Note>

## Basic Usage
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| Feature | `openhands web` | `openhands serve` |
|---------|-----------------|-------------------|
| Interface | TUI in browser | Full web GUI |
| Interface | Terminal UI in browser | Full web GUI |
| Dependencies | None | Docker required |
| Resources | Lightweight | Full container |
| Best for | Quick access | Rich GUI experience |
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