Terminals traditionally present challenges for users trying to copy text or interact with links, as selecting text operates differently than expected and using certain keyboard shortcuts can unintentionally abort programs. Repl.it addresses this issue by allowing users to click on links directly within its terminal environment, simplifying the process of accessing URLs printed by languages like Rust, which often include them in error messages for debugging purposes. This functionality is also available on repl.run, enabling the publication of terminal apps as websites, thus expanding the potential for terminal applications to interact seamlessly with web content.