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

Detected	Version	Change	Commit
Dec 22, 2025 3:02am	405	VERSION_BUMP	c9494a86
Sep 9, 2025 3:28am		VERSION_BUMP	7b83fb54
Jan 6, 2025 3:07am		VERSION_BUMP	ef6854f4
Jan 6, 2025 2:40am		VERSION_BUMP	accfbe80
Oct 25, 2024 7:10am		VERSION_BUMP	2b7d58a2
Sep 10, 2024 10:17pm		VERSION_BUMP	afc0f740
May 13, 2024 12:52am		VERSION_BUMP	32a984e5
Jan 2, 2024 3:14am		VERSION_BUMP	01dc27a7
Oct 23, 2023 11:28am		VERSION_BUMP	14bd9e2e
Oct 23, 2023 9:52am		VERSION_BUMP	7c52f5fd
Oct 10, 2023 12:54am		VERSION_BUMP	f2e797b3
Oct 9, 2023 5:35pm		VERSION_BUMP	027486c7
Sep 18, 2023 4:54pm		VERSION_BUMP	3d36ca68
May 11, 2023 5:31am		VERSION_BUMP	8d10a5fe