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Archipelago vs kitty: catalog facts
Archipelago	kitty
Free Free and open source under the MIT licence.	Free Free and open source under the GPL.
macOS	macOS, Linux
Minimal interface in the style of Hyper MIT licensed	Inline image display through its own graphics protocol Kittens add diffing, hints, remote control and SSH integration
macOS only Small project with infrequent updates since late 2024	No Windows build Configuration is a text file with no graphical settings
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: MIT	License: GPL-3.0
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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