Zellij
Zellij is a free, open-source developer tool for Windows, macOS and Linux. A terminal workspace with batteries included. It has 35,863 GitHub stars and is released under the MIT license. Its source code is on GitHub at zellij-org/zellij.
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About Zellij
[ Installation ] [ Screencasts & Tutorials ] [ Configuration ] [ Layouts ] [ FAQ ] Zellij is a workspace aimed at developers, ops-oriented people and anyone who loves the terminal. Similar programs are sometimes called "Terminal Multiplexers".
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Is Zellij free and open source?
Yes. Zellij's source code is public on GitHub under the MIT license, which is OSI-approved or FSF-free, so you can use, copy and change it for free.
How do I install Zellij?
Download the installer for Windows, macOS and Linux from its GitHub Releases page (latest: v0.45.1) or the project website.
Is Zellij still maintained?
The repository's most recent commit was on Oct 27, 2026. appsgit only lists apps whose repository had a commit in the last six months.