Open Source Terminal Tools
A curated collection of the best open source command-line interface tools including terminal emulators, multiplexers, and shells for developers and system administrators.
A modern terminal built around AI coding agents
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64,686Last commit
4 hours agoLicense
AGPL-3.0
Terminal built for running AI coding agents like Claude Code, Codex, and Gemini CLI, with shared context, interactive code review, and multi-session management.
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Fast GPU-accelerated terminal with native UI design
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60,515Last commit
4 hours agoLicense
MIT
Experience blazing-fast terminal performance with GPU acceleration and platform-native UI. Cross-platform compatibility meets modern design.
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High-performance terminal with GPU acceleration
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65,571Last commit
6 days agoLicense
Apache-2.0
Modern cross-platform terminal emulator with OpenGL acceleration, extensive configuration options, and vi mode support for enhanced productivity.
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Organize terminal sessions with built-in layouts, tabs, and panes
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35,211Last commit
4 days agoLicense
MIT
A terminal multiplexer that organizes your workflow with intuitive layouts, tabs, and panes. Includes batteries for seamless terminal workspace management.
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GPU-accelerated terminal built for power users
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34,709Last commit
17 hours agoLicense
GPL-3.0
High-performance terminal emulator with GPU acceleration, graphics support, and advanced scripting capabilities for developers and system administrators.
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GPU-accelerated terminal emulator with multiplexing across all platforms
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28,665Last commit
16 hours agoLicense
MIT
Cross-platform terminal emulator and multiplexer with GPU acceleration, true color support, and Lua configuration. Runs on Linux, macOS, Windows, FreeBSD, and NetBSD.
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Cross-platform terminal with AI built in
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22,172Last commit
20 days agoLicense
Apache-2.0
Enhance your terminal with AI, file previews, and web browsing. Available on MacOS, Linux, and Windows.
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Advanced terminal with modern features for Mac developers
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17,993Last commit
15 hours agoLicense
GPL-2.0
Feature-rich terminal replacement for macOS with split panes, search, autocomplete, and extensive customization options for enhanced productivity.
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