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Description:
Set window title and icon for your X terminal

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: System utilities

Tags: x11 terminal utility window-management cli

Install: brew install xtitle

About:
Xtitle is a command-line utility for X Window System that allows users to dynamically set the title and icon of terminal windows. It provides a simple way to customize window properties based on running commands or scripts. This tool enhances workflow management by making terminal windows easily identifiable.

Key Features:

Sets X terminal window titles dynamically
Supports changing window icons
Lightweight command-line interface
Works with standard X11 terminals

Use Cases:

Displaying current directory or git status in window title
Setting descriptive titles for long-running processes
Customizing terminal appearance in multi-window workflows

Alternatives:

xprop – Lower-level X11 property tool, requires manual parsing
tmux – Terminal multiplexer with built-in title management, heavier dependency

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