iTerm2
iTerm2 is a free, open-source developer tool for macOS. ITerm2 is a terminal emulator for Mac OS X that does amazing things. It has 18,133 GitHub stars and is released under the GPL-2.0 license. Its source code is on GitHub at gnachman/iTerm2.
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- Code editors & developer tools
- Actively maintained
About iTerm2
iTerm2 is a powerful terminal emulator for macOS that brings the terminal into the modern age with features you never knew you always wanted.
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What is iTerm2?
iTerm2 is a free, open-source developer tool for macOS. ITerm2 is a terminal emulator for Mac OS X that does amazing things. It has 18,133 GitHub stars and is released under the GPL-2.0 license. Its source code is on GitHub at gnachman/iTerm2.
Is iTerm2 free and open source?
Yes. iTerm2's source code is public on GitHub under the GPL-2.0 license, which is OSI-approved or FSF-free, so you can use, copy and change it for free.
How do I install iTerm2?
Download it from the project website or build it from source by following the README on GitHub.
Is iTerm2 still maintained?
The repository's most recent commit was on Oct 7, 2026. appsgit only lists apps whose repository had a commit in the last six months.