description cool-retro-term Overview
Cool-Retro-Term is a free and open-source terminal emulator designed to replicate the appearance and behavior of classic 1980s and 1990s computer terminals, offering a faithful recreation of text-based interfaces for retro systems.
help cool-retro-term FAQ
How do I install cool-retro-term on macOS?
The easiest route is Homebrew with the command 'brew install --cask cool-retro-term'. You can also build it from source, since it's a free open-source project hosted on GitHub by its creator, Swordfish90.
Can I use cool-retro-term as my everyday terminal?
It can run your default shell and everyday command-line programs, but it lacks conveniences like tabs and split panes found in terminals like iTerm2 or Windows Terminal. Most people keep it as a fun second terminal for demos and screenshots rather than their daily driver.
What retro effects does cool-retro-term simulate?
It recreates old CRT looks with adjustable scanlines, phosphor glow, bloom, flicker, and even screen curvature. You can tune the effect intensity and switch between presets evoking different terminal eras of the 1980s and 1990s.
Does cool-retro-term work on Windows and Linux?
Yes, it's built with Qt so it runs on Linux and macOS as the primary platforms, and Windows builds are available including third-party packaged versions. Being open source, the community maintains builds across platforms.
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