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Feature: Export session history and output #14

@vultuk

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@vultuk

Description

Add functionality to export session output and command history in various formats for documentation, sharing, and archival purposes.

Export Formats

Plain Text (.txt)

  • Raw terminal output with ANSI codes stripped
  • Timestamped command history
  • Session metadata (start time, duration, working directory)

Markdown (.md)

  • Formatted output with code blocks
  • Command/response pairs clearly separated
  • Table of contents for long sessions
  • Syntax highlighting for recognized languages

JSON (.json)

  • Structured data format
  • Complete session metadata
  • Command history with timestamps
  • Output segmented by command
  • Suitable for programmatic analysis

HTML (.html)

  • Standalone HTML file with embedded styles
  • Terminal colors preserved
  • Collapsible sections for commands
  • Search functionality within export
  • Print-friendly formatting

Features

Export Options

  • Full session: Complete output from session start
  • Time range: Export specific time period
  • Selective export: Choose specific commands/outputs
  • Live export: Continuous export while session runs

Additional Capabilities

  • Export multiple sessions as batch
  • Include/exclude sensitive information (with redaction)
  • Compress large exports automatically
  • Generate shareable links for exports
  • Email export directly from interface

Use Cases

  • Documentation and tutorials
  • Debugging and troubleshooting logs
  • Compliance and audit trails
  • Knowledge sharing with team
  • Personal command history backup

Implementation Details

  • Add export button in session interface
  • Background processing for large exports
  • Client-side generation for privacy
  • Option to save to server or download directly
  • Export queue for multiple sessions

Benefits

  • Preserve important work sessions
  • Share knowledge easily
  • Create documentation from actual sessions
  • Maintain audit trails
  • Backup critical command sequences

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