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Open Source Terminal Emulators using GitHub

A curated collection of the best open source programs that render command-line shells in a graphical window with features like tabs, GPU acceleration, and rich customization. using GitHub.

Fast GPU-accelerated terminal with native UI design
  • Stars


    61,819
  • Last commit


    13 hours ago
  • License


    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
  • Stars


    65,884
  • Last commit


    1 month ago
  • License


    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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GPU-accelerated terminal built for power users
  • Stars


    35,158
  • Last commit


    16 hours ago
  • License


    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
  • Stars


    29,116
  • Last commit


    6 days ago
  • License


    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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Advanced terminal with modern features for Mac developers
  • Stars


    18,117
  • Last commit


    11 hours ago
  • License


    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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