# openSUSE Agama 25 adds web terminal and improved networking

> **Key takeaway:** The Agama 25 web-based installer introduces an integrated terminal and a more intuitive network device selection interface.

**Published:** 2026-10-22T16:46:04+00:00 
**Source:** Linuxiac 
**Category:** distro-news 
**Canonical URL:** https://fosswire.org/news/opensuse-agama-25-adds-web-terminal-and-improved-networking.html 

## Summary
The openSUSE team has released Agama 25, the latest version of its web-based Linux installer. The update introduces a built-in web terminal, allowing users to access a shell directly from the browser without switching virtual consoles. It also features a searchable interface for configuring bonded or bridged network interfaces and provides options to reboot or shut down before the installation process begins.

## Technical improvements in Agama 25
- **Integrated Web Terminal**: Eliminates the need for SSH or virtual console switching during installation.
- **Network Configuration**: Replaces manual text entry for network device names with a searchable, multi-selection interface for bonded/bridged setups.
- **Installation Control**: Adds reboot and shutdown options, though these are disabled once the installation process starts to prevent system inconsistency.
- **Architecture & Dependencies**: Ongoing efforts include adding **RISC-V** support, working on 32-bit media, and reducing dependencies on **YaST** by moving functionality into the Agama codebase.
- **Bootloader**: Sets **systemd-boot** as the default bootloader for MicroOS installations.

## Why it matters
Agama is being developed to eventually become the default installer for openSUSE Tumbleweed, aiming for a more modern, web-centric installation experience.