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Extraterm

extraterm.orgCLI tools & terminal

No liveness check has reached it yet; it is registered on GitHub and has been in the index since 9 Oct 2026. How this is checked

Extraterm is an open-source terminal emulator that adds tools for working with command-line applications. It supports SSH, shell integration, framed command output, image display, tiling, command palettes, uploads, downloads, and multiple operating systems.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Open SourceMITWebCLImacOSLinuxWindowsCloud-managed
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2.8kstars
130forks
12features
2014since

Overview

6 features

Purpose: Managing terminal sessions and command-line output with richer tools than a standard terminal emulator.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Audience: developers and command-line users

Inferred · not functionally tested

Functions: Unknown

Interfaces: API: unknown · MCP: unknown · CLI: indicated (inferred, not tested) · Self-hosting: unknown

Recorded constraints: pricing: open_source · license: MIT · platforms: CLI, WEB · deployment: browser, cli, macos, linux, windows, cloud_managed

Constraint provenance is unknown; confirm requirements with the publisher.

Record sources: extraterm.org · github.com. These links do not verify the individual claims.

Extraterm sits in PulseGate's CLI tools & terminal category. Inferred · not functionally tested: It focuses on managing terminal sessions and command-line output with richer tools than a standard terminal emulator. Inferred · not functionally tested: It is built as an open-source project for developers and command-line users. Basis unknown · not verified: The project is open source (MIT). Basis unknown · not verified: Extraterm is available on the web, the command line, macOS, Linux, and Windows.

Behind Extraterm is sedwards2009, and it first shipped in 2014. Development happens publicly on GitHub with 2.8k stars. Inferred · not functionally tested: Key capabilities include SSH client, image display, and terminal minimap.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Tasks: Inferred · not functionally tested

  • SSH client
  • Image display
  • Terminal minimap
  • 24-bit color
  • Command palette
  • Output colorizing

Topics: Inferred · not functionally tested

Tags
terminal-emulatorssh-clientshell-integrationcommand-line-tools

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Built with & integrations

Runs on
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Trust & compliance

License
MIT
Public signals
HTTPSOpen SourceFree tierGitHub · ★ 2.8k

Indexing history

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What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

  1. Indexed8 Oct · 21:41 UTC
    Extraterm seen via Saashub
    Source: Saashub · Open

Frequently asked questions about Extraterm

What is Extraterm?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Extraterm focuses on managing terminal sessions and command-line output with richer tools than a standard terminal emulator. It is catalogued under CLI tools & terminal on PulseGate.
Who should use Extraterm?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Extraterm is an open-source project built for developers and command-line users.
Is Extraterm free?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — Extraterm is open source under the MIT license and free to use.
What platforms does Extraterm run on?
Basis unknown · not verified: Extraterm runs on the web, the command line, macOS, Linux, and Windows.
Is Extraterm still active?
Unverified. Extraterm has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.
Who develops Extraterm?
Extraterm is developed by sedwards2009.
When did Extraterm launch?
Extraterm first shipped in 2014.
Is Extraterm open source?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — Extraterm is open source under the MIT license, developed on GitHub.

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