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KKTerm for Mac

Local-first administration workspace for terminals, SSH, and SFTP

Quick answer: KKTerm is a terminal emulator for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask kkterm. The project is open source. It has 7 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What KKTerm is

KKTerm is a terminal emulator for macOS: local-first administration workspace for terminals, SSH, and SFTP.

It is distributed as a Homebrew cask, which installs a .app bundle into your Applications folder. The project is open source and lives at https://github.com/ryantsai/KKTerm.

How to install KKTerm

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install --cask kkterm.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install KKTerm on Mac?

Run brew install --cask kkterm in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is KKTerm open source?

Yes. The project's source repository is linked from its homepage: ryantsai/KKTerm.

Does KKTerm run on Apple silicon?

Yes, as a universal binary.

How popular is KKTerm?

It was installed 7 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #8846 in this catalogue.

What version of KKTerm is current?

The latest packaged version is 3000.0.27.