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About Terminal Detective

Learn real command-line skills by solving a murder mystery. A murder has been committed in Terminal City, and the police need your help. Use real Unix commands — grep, cat, head, tail, and pipes — to sift through thousands of records, track down witnesses, and piece together the clues. No coding experience required. FEATURES: - Authentic terminal experience with a built-in command parser - Over 5,000 suspects, 400 witness interviews, and 200 streets to investigate - Progressive hint system that teaches you commands as you go - Built-in notebook to track your findings - Command history and tab autocompletion - Works completely offline — no internet required Based on the open-source Command Line Murders project, reimagined as a polished mobile experience.

What’s new

Version 1.2.0 · Updated September 15, 2026

Stability and performance improvements. Optional ads support the free app; on iOS you may see an App Tracking Transparency prompt.

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App privacy

The developer, Moruk LLC, reported these privacy practices to Apple.

Data Used to Track You

The following data may be used to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies:

  • Identifiers: Device ID
  • Usage Data: Advertising Data

Data Not Linked to You

The following data, which may be collected but is not linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:

  • Identifiers: Device ID
  • Usage Data: Advertising Data

Used for: Third-Party Advertising

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