cool-retro-term
About cool-retro-term
cool-retro-term is a terminal emulator designed to replicate the visual appearance of old cathode tube screens. It focuses on aesthetic customization while maintaining reasonable performance.
The software works on Linux and macOS systems and requires Qt6 to run. It uses the QML port of qtermwidget for its terminal functionality.
Key features
- Mimics the look of old cathode tube displays
- Customizable colors, fonts, and effects
- Context menu for accessing settings
- Lightweight design
- Supports Linux and macOS platforms
Download 2.0.0-beta2
May 31, 2026macOSmacOS
Frequently asked questions
- Is cool-retro-term free?
- Yes. cool-retro-term is free and open-source software.
- Which platforms does cool-retro-term support?
- cool-retro-term provides downloads for macOS, Linux.
- What is the latest version of cool-retro-term?
- The latest version is 2.0.0-beta2, released on May 31, 2026.
- What platforms does cool-retro-term support?
- It works on Linux and macOS systems.
- How can I install cool-retro-term?
- Pre-built packages are available as AppImage for Linux and dmg for macOS. Many Linux distributions also include it in their official repositories.
- What are the system requirements?
- The software requires Qt6 to run.
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