iTerm2
brew install --cask iterm2
v3.6.11
Terminal emulator with advanced features like split panes, search, autocomplete, and customizable profiles.
Why you might care
iTerm2 is the most popular third-party terminal for macOS developers. It offers superior productivity features (split panes, inline images, semantic history), extensive customization, and strong community support. Free and open-source, making it a natural upgrade from Apple's built-in Terminal.
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30-day installs · #14
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Links
- https://iterm2.com/
- Brew formula source: Casks/i/iterm2.rb
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