hyper@canary
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Description:
Terminal built on web technologies
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 4.0.0-canary.5@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @zeithq  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: terminal electron developer-tools cli hyper
Install: brew install --cask hyper@canary
About:
Hyper is a cross-platform terminal built on web technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. It leverages the Electron framework to provide a highly extensible and customizable command-line interface. Its main value proposition is a modern, hackable terminal that allows users to enhance their workflow with plugins and themes.
Key Features:
  • Plugin-based architecture for easy extension
  • Customizable with CSS for unique themes and layouts
  • Built on Electron, providing a consistent experience across macOS, Windows, and Linux
  • GPU-accelerated rendering for smooth performance
Use Cases:
  • Developers seeking a visually customizable and modern terminal experience
  • Users who want to extend terminal functionality with JavaScript plugins
Alternatives:
  • iTerm2 – A powerful native macOS terminal with advanced features but less web-based extensibility
  • Windows Terminal – Microsoft's modern terminal for Windows with deep OS integration
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Sep 15, 2025 12:17pm 4.0.0-canary.5 0 VERSION_BUMP 3150173a
Aug 5, 2025 2:19pm 4.0.0-canary.5 0 VERSION_BUMP bad41e32