xtitle
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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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