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Archipelago vs iTerm2: catalog facts
Archipelago	iTerm2
Free Free and open source under the MIT licence.	Free Free and open source under the GPL.
macOS	macOS
Minimal interface in the style of Hyper MIT licensed	Instant replay and shell integration make past output easy to recover Native tmux control mode turns tmux windows into real tabs
macOS only Small project with infrequent updates since late 2024	macOS only So many settings that first-time configuration is daunting
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: MIT	License: GPL-2.0
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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