diff --git a/services/terminal-service.js b/services/terminal-service.js
index 014f7efb..dfd92ed6 100644
--- a/services/terminal-service.js
+++ b/services/terminal-service.js
@@ -109,6 +109,12 @@ class TerminalService {
 
         console.log(`[TerminalService] WebSocket connected for terminal ${terminalId}`);
 
+        // Send ready message to client to indicate PTY is ready for input
+        ws.send(JSON.stringify({
+            type: 'ready',
+            terminalId: terminalId
+        }));
+
         // Handle incoming messages from client (user input)
         ws.on('message', (data) => {
             try {