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iTerm 2

iTerm 2

A modern terminal emulator for macOS that enhances productivity with advanced features, split panes, and seamless integration. Ideal for developers and power users.

iTerm 2 is an open-source alternative to:

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iTerm2 is a feature-rich terminal emulator for macOS, designed as a replacement for the built-in Terminal app. It brings modern functionality to the command line, making it more powerful and user-friendly for developers and power users.

Key Features

  • Split Panes: Divide your terminal into multiple panes for multitasking.
  • Search & Autocomplete: Quickly find and reuse commands with powerful search tools.
  • Copy & Paste: Advanced clipboard management with history tracking.
  • Customizable UI: Themes, fonts, and colors to personalize your terminal.
  • Terminal Triggers: Automate actions based on specific text patterns.
  • Session Management: Save and restore terminal sessions for later use.
  • GPU Rendering: Smoother and faster rendering for complex displays.
  • tmux Integration: Seamless compatibility with tmux for advanced workflows.
  • Password Manager: Securely store and manage credentials within the terminal.
  • Broadcast Input: Send commands to multiple panes simultaneously.

Tech / Self-Hosting

iTerm2 is a desktop application designed for macOS and does not require self-hosting. It is open-source software licensed under GPL v2, with the source code available on GitHub.

iTerm 2 Tech Stack and Architecture

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