xterm ☆
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Description:
Terminal emulator for the X Window System
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 405@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 22, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: terminal x11 emulator cli developer
Install: brew install xterm
About:
xterm is a terminal emulator designed specifically for the X Window System, providing a standard VT102/VT220 terminal interface with support for Tektronix 4014 graphics. It offers extensive configurability, including font selection, color schemes, and mouse support, making it a versatile tool for developers and system administrators working in Unix-like environments. Its primary value lies in its reliability, adherence to standards, and deep integration with the X11 ecosystem.
Key Features:
  • VT102/VT220 terminal emulation
  • Tektronix 4014 graphics support
  • Extensive configurability via X resources
  • Mouse event reporting
  • Unicode and multi-language support
Use Cases:
  • Running command-line applications in an X11 environment
  • Accessing remote systems via SSH within a graphical desktop
  • Developing and testing terminal-based software
Alternatives:
  • gnome-terminal – Modern GTK-based terminal with tabs and profiles, but X11-specific features may differ
  • kitty – GPU-accelerated terminal with advanced features, less focused on strict VT emulation
Version History
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Dec 22, 2025 3:02am 405 0 VERSION_BUMP c9494a86
Sep 9, 2025 3:28am 0 VERSION_BUMP 7b83fb54
Jan 6, 2025 3:07am 0 VERSION_BUMP ef6854f4
Jan 6, 2025 2:40am 0 VERSION_BUMP accfbe80
Oct 25, 2024 7:10am 0 VERSION_BUMP 2b7d58a2
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