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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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