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Description:
Terminal emulator

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 0.6.1.7494@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: terminal emulator cli developer-tools productivity

Install: brew install --cask contour

About:
Contour is a modern, GPU-accelerated terminal emulator built with performance and customizability in mind. It features a built-in Vi input mode, ligature support, and hyperlinks. Designed for power users, it offers extensive configuration options via YAML.

Key Features:

GPU-accelerated rendering
Built-in Vi input mode
Hyperlinks and inline images
Ligature support
YAML-based configuration

Use Cases:

Daily driver terminal for software developers
Power user shell navigation with Vi bindings
Displaying complex text with ligatures

Alternatives:

iTerm2 – iTerm2 is a mature, feature-rich macOS native terminal, whereas Contour focuses on modern rendering and cross-platform architecture.
Kitty – Kitty is also GPU-accelerated but uses a custom protocol; Contour offers a distinct feature set including built-in modal editing.

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