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XTERM

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Xterm is an open-source terminal emulator for the X Window System. It provides separate terminal windows for local or remote command-line programs and supports ANSI colors and DEC terminal control sequences.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Open SourceWebCLILinuxSelf-hosted
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77stars
19forks
8features
1993since

Overview

6 features

Purpose: Running command-line applications in graphical X Window System environments.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Audience: Linux and Unix developers and system administrators

Inferred · not functionally tested

Functions: Unknown

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

Recorded constraints: pricing: open_source · license: Open Source · platforms: CLI, WEB · deployment: browser, cli, linux, self_hosted

Constraint provenance is unknown; confirm requirements with the publisher.

Record sources: invisible-island.net · github.com. These links do not verify the individual claims.

In the CLI tools & terminal space, XTERM takes a focused approach. Inferred · not functionally tested: It focuses on running command-line applications in graphical X Window System environments. Inferred · not functionally tested: It is built as an open-source project for linux and Unix developers and system administrators. Basis unknown · not verified: The project is open source (Open Source). Basis unknown · not verified: XTERM is available on the web, the command line, and Linux, and it can be self-hosted.

Behind XTERM is Thomas E. Dickey, and it first shipped in 1993. Development happens publicly on GitHub with 77 stars and 13 commits in the last 90 days. Inferred · not functionally tested: Key capabilities include terminal emulation, ANSI colors, and VT220 support.

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

Tasks: Inferred · not functionally tested

  • Terminal emulation
  • ANSI colors
  • VT220 support
  • VT320 support
  • VT420 support
  • VT520 support

Topics: Inferred · not functionally tested

Tags
x-window-systemterminal-emulatorunix-terminalvt220-compatible

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Built with & integrations

Runs on
BrowserCLILinuxSelf-hosted

Trust & compliance

License
Open Source
Public signals
HTTPSOpen SourceFree tierGitHub · ★ 77Active maintenance

Indexing history

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Frequently asked questions about XTERM

What is XTERM?
Inferred · not functionally tested: XTERM focuses on running command-line applications in graphical X Window System environments. It is catalogued under CLI tools & terminal on PulseGate.
Who is XTERM for?
Inferred · not functionally tested: XTERM is an open-source project built for linux and Unix developers and system administrators.
Is XTERM free?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — XTERM is open source under the Open Source license and free to use.
What platforms does XTERM run on?
Basis unknown · not verified: XTERM runs on the web, the command line, and Linux. It can also be self-hosted.
Is XTERM still active?
The GitHub repository shows 13 commits in the last 90 days.
Who makes XTERM?
XTERM is developed by Thomas E. Dickey.
How long has XTERM been around?
XTERM first shipped in 1993.
Is XTERM open source?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — XTERM is open source under the Open Source license, developed on GitHub.

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