iTerm2

A powerful replacement terminal for macOS.

Open SourcemacOS

Official source: iterm2.comLast verified: awaiting review · How we check softwareDeveloper: George Nachman

What is iTerm2?

iTerm2 adds split panes, search, autocomplete and extensive customisation on top of what Terminal offers.

Supported platforms

Platform	How to get it
macOS	Homebrew (verified)

Pricing & licence

Open Source Open Source

Open source: the source code is public, so anyone can inspect it, and it's free to use.

Prices change, so check iterm2.com for current pricing.

Installation

macOS

Mac · Homebrew

$ brew install --cask iterm2

Install iTerm2 with the rest of your macOS setup

Package names were checked against each official package registry, and commands install the same software as the official download. Only run commands you understand.

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iTerm2 FAQ

Is iTerm2 free?

iTerm2 is open source.

Which platforms does iTerm2 support?

iTerm2 is available for macOS. It isn't available for Windows, Linux, Android and iPhone & iPad.

Can I install iTerm2 with Homebrew?

Yes. Run "brew install --cask iterm2" in Terminal.

Where can I download iTerm2 safely?

From the official website, iterm2.com. Aptorise links only to official sources and never hosts installers.