diff --git a/scripts/Unix/starter.sh b/scripts/Unix/starter.sh
index caf1cab1..4e2520e1 100644
--- a/scripts/Unix/starter.sh
+++ b/scripts/Unix/starter.sh
@@ -22,7 +22,9 @@ if [ ! -f "$art_path" ]; then
   exit 1
 fi
 
-clear
+if is_interactive && [ -n "${TERM:-}" ]; then
+  clear
+fi
 
 if is_interactive; then
   # In interactive mode, show colorful banner