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libvterm for Mac

C99 library which implements a VT220 or xterm terminal emulator

Quick answer: libvterm is a terminal emulator for macOS. Install it with brew install libvterm. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 79 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What libvterm is

libvterm is a terminal emulator for macOS: C99 library which implements a VT220 or xterm terminal emulator.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the MIT licence.

How to install libvterm

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install libvterm on Mac?

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

Is libvterm open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does libvterm run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is libvterm?

It was installed 79 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #3825 in this catalogue.

What version of libvterm is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.3.3.