contour ☆
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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.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Jan 1, 2024 10:23am 0.4.1.6292 0 VERSION_BUMP 499ae0a8
Jan 1, 2024 10:23am 0.4.1.6292 0 VERSION_BUMP c1257988
Mar 11, 2023 6:45am 0.3.11.258 0 VERSION_BUMP 33021d2d
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